Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mila.
National Rank (2025)
#43
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
84,489
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Mila Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Mila
According to SSA data, Mila achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 8,169 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 1.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 74 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mila scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+1.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,169Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
13yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
74Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:10
1890s:25
1900s:30
1910s:99
1920s:178
1930s:142
1940s:168
1950s:230
1960s:258
1970s:206
1980s:163
1990s:311
2000s:2,885
2010s:44,114
2020s:35,670
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMi-la
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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