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Lillian vs Mila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mila

Girl #33 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic mil meaning grace

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Czech Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
5,472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lillian Rank #54
Mila Rank #33

Mila is more popular, ranked #33 vs #54 for Lillian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillian or Mila more popular?

Mila is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Lillian and Mila mean?

Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin). Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin).

Are Lillian and Mila boy or girl names?

Lillian is primarily a girl name. Mila is primarily a girl name.

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