Lucy vs Mila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucy

Girl #34 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
5,396
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lu, Luce

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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
Nicknames
Mili

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lucy Rank #34
Mila Rank #33

Mila is more popular, ranked #33 vs #34 for Lucy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucy ___

  • Lucy Grace
  • Lucy Mae
  • Lucy Jane
  • Lucy Rose
  • Lucy Claire
  • Lucy Elizabeth

Mila ___

  • Mila Grace
  • Mila Rose
  • Mila Jane
  • Mila Kate
  • Mila Claire
  • Mila Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

If you choose Mila

Sasha Natasha Luka Sofia Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucy or Mila more popular?

Mila is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Lucy at #34 in the United States.

What do Lucy and Mila mean?

Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin).

Are Lucy and Mila boy or girl names?

Lucy is primarily a girl name. Mila is primarily a girl name.

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