Will my child share the name Mili with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Mili per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mili in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mili becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mili is declining: down 1,750 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,386 in 2006.

Is Mili a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mili is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mili a popular baby name in the United States?

Mili does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mili

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Mili is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mili in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mili

Mili has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 202 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1386 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Mili is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mili in their class.