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Mila vs Lillian

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

Mila Rank #33
Lillian Rank #54

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mila or Lillian more popular?

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

What do Mila and Lillian mean?

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

Are Mila and Lillian boy or girl names?

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

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