Milla

Meaning of Milla

Milla, pronounced MIL-uh (/ˈmɪlə/), is a succinct feminine given name whose etymology encompasses Germanic, Latin and Slavic strands: as a variant of the Germanic Amalia (amal, “work”), as a derivative of the Latinized Aemilia, and as a diminutive of Slavic names such as Milena (“gracious”). Documented sporadically in American birth records since the late nineteenth century—appearing at rank 303 in 1892 and resurging again in the early twentieth century—the name experienced a pronounced ascent in the first quarter of the twenty-first century, entering the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000 for newborn girls in 2015 and attaining rank 916 in 2024. Its contemporary resonance is further reinforced by associations with prominent cultural figures, most notably the actress and model Milla Jovovich, thereby conferring upon the name a synthesis of historical depth and modern sophistication that appeals to those seeking a moniker both concise and richly layered.