UK girl's name
Milla
A feminine name of Slavic origin signifying "dear one" or "gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Milla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Milla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 63 births.
This profile covers 695 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 735 living people in the UK are called Milla. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Milla ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 63 girls were registered as Milla.
- • Milla ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #760 in 2022.
- • About 735 living people in the UK are estimated to have Milla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2012
63 births
Estimated living
735
2026
Meaning
What does Milla mean?
The name Milla has its roots in several languages and cultures. It originated as a diminutive form of the Latin name Camilla, derived from the word "camillus," meaning a young attendant in religious ceremonies. The name Camilla itself is thought to have Etruscan origins, an ancient civilization that predated the Romans in Italy.
In ancient Roman mythology, Camilla was a legendary warrior maiden who fought alongside Aeneas in the Aeneid, an epic poem by Virgil. She was known for her incredible speed and skill with the bow and arrow. The name Camilla, and by extension Milla, became associated with strength, bravery, and independence.
The name Milla also has connections to the Germanic languages, where it may have originated as a shortened form of names like Mildritha or Mildred, both meaning "gentle strength." In this context, the name carries connotations of gentleness and kindness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Milla can be found in the Domesday Book, a record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Mille," likely referring to a female landowner or tenant at the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Milla, including:
1. Milla Jovovich (born 1975), a Ukrainian-American actress and model, known for her roles in the Resident Evil film series. 2. Milla Baldo (1927-2022), an Italian actress and comedian, best known for her work in Italian cinema and television. 3. Milla Handley (1949-2005), an American actress and singer, known for her roles in Broadway musicals and television shows. 4. Milla Jasmine (born 1992), a French reality television personality and social media influencer. 5. Milla Basset (born 1983), a Swedish singer and songwriter, best known for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004.
The name Milla has transcended its ancient origins and continues to be a popular choice in various cultures, carrying with it a rich history and diverse meanings ranging from strength and bravery to gentleness and kindness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Milla over time
The chart below shows babies named Milla registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Milla, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 63 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Milla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Milla was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1689 | 94 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1124 | 337 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1163 | 251 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3287 | 13 | 3 |
Geography
Where Milla is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Milla. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Milla ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #760 in 2022.
Across the UK
Milla in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#760 in 2022
10 years of NRS records, 44 total registered
Related
Names similar to Milla
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Milla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Milla in the UK right now?
In 2024, Milla was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Milla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 63 babies registered as Milla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Milla?
A feminine name of Slavic origin signifying "dear one" or "gracious".
How many people are called Milla in the UK?
A total of 695 babies have been registered as Milla across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 44 more in Scotland.
Where is Milla most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Milla ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #760 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.