Mila vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mila

Girl #33 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic mil meaning grace

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Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Mila Rank #33

Lela Rank #2,191

Mila is more popular, ranked #33 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Mila or Lela more popular?

Mila is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Mila and Lela mean?

Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin). Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin).

Are Mila and Lela boy or girl names?

Mila is primarily a girl name. Lela is primarily a girl name.