Lesley vs Milla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lesley

Girl #4,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"garden of holly"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,093
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

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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
Nicknames
Mil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lesley Rank #4,093
Milla Rank #4,199

Lesley is more popular, ranked #4093 vs #4199 for Milla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lesley ___

  • Lesley Ann
  • Lesley Marie
  • Lesley Lynn
  • Lesley Jane
  • Lesley Kay
  • Lesley Grace

Milla ___

  • Milla Rose
  • Milla Grace
  • Milla Claire
  • Milla Jean
  • Milla Elise
  • Milla Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lesley

Sheila Carolyn Pamela Craig Colin

If you choose Milla

Anya Sasha Lara Vera Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesley or Milla more popular?

Lesley is more popular, ranked #4093 compared to Milla at #4199 in the United States.

What do Lesley and Milla mean?

Lesley means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Milla means "gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')" (Slavic origin).

Are Lesley and Milla boy or girl names?

Lesley is primarily a girl name. Milla is primarily a girl name.

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