Milah vs Yuri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milah

Girl #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear one"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic American Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,515
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Milah Rank #1,515
Yuri Rank #1,494

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1515 for Milah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milah ___

  • Milah Rose
  • Milah Grace
  • Milah Ann
  • Milah Jane
  • Milah Kate

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milah

Lila Elijah Nora Sebastian Zara

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milah or Yuri more popular?

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Milah at #1515 in the United States.

What do Milah and Yuri mean?

Milah means "gracious, dear one" (Old Slavic origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Milah and Yuri boy or girl names?

Milah is primarily a girl name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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