Mila vs Theodore

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
Nicknames
Mili

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mila Rank #33
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #33 for Mila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mila ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mila

Sasha Natasha Luka Sofia Ivan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mila or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mila at #33 in the United States.

What do Mila and Theodore mean?

Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mila and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mila is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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