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Malu vs Milla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malu

Girl #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, calm, shelter"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Hawaiian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,304
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Milla

Girl #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Scandinavian Russian Serbian Croatian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,199
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malu Rank #5,304
Milla Rank #4,199

Milla is more popular, ranked #4199 vs #5304 for Malu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malu or Milla more popular?

Milla is more popular, ranked #4199 compared to Malu at #5304 in the United States.

What do Malu and Milla mean?

Malu means "peaceful, calm, shelter" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin). Milla means "gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')" (Slavic origin).

Are Malu and Milla boy or girl names?

Malu is primarily a girl name. Milla is primarily a girl name.

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