Will my child share the name Mila with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 1,014 UK babies named Mila per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mila in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mila becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mila has been fairly steady, ranked #40 in 2025 against #47 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #35 in 2023.

Is Mila popular in the US as well as the UK?

Mila is more popular in the US (#33) than in the UK (#46). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Mila a popular baby name in the United States?

Mila ranks #33 in the US (2024), comfortably inside the American top 100.

👧 Girl's name ⭐ Popular UK #40

Mila

Q: Who are some famous people named Mila?

Notable people named Mila include: Jessica Mila — Jessica Mila Agnesia or better known as Jessica Mila is an actress and model of mixed Dutch, Minahasan and Javanese descent.; Mila Holloway — Mila Holloway is an American-Canadian college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference.; Mila Mulroney — Milica "Mila" Mulroney is the widow of the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney..

🗳️ Add Mila to a family shortlist

Mila is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #40 in 2025. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.

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UK Rank 2025

#40

US Rank #43

About the Name Mila

Mila has held its ground, ranked #40 in 2025 and never far from its best of #35 in 2023 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 10 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.

Mila is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Mila on the register.

It ranks similarly in the US at #43, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.

⭐ Famous People Named Mila

Jessica Mila — Jessica Mila Agnesia or better known as Jessica Mila is an actress and model of mixed Dutch, Minahasan and Javanese descent.
Mila Holloway — Mila Holloway is an American-Canadian college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference.
Mila Mulroney — Milica "Mila" Mulroney is the widow of the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, Brian Mulroney.

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