Milia
MEE-lee-ah
Milia is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A short, sweet name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of Emilia (Latin for 'rival') or related to Milena (Slavic for 'gracious' or 'dear').”. It currently ranks #9329 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Milia Means
“A short, sweet name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of Emilia (Latin for 'rival') or related to Milena (Slavic for 'gracious' or 'dear').”
The Story of Milia
A name that blooms with sweetness and grace, a gentle echo of favor and affection.
Milia is a name with a charmingly multifaceted origin, often serving as a sweet, short form. It can be a diminutive of Emilia, rooted in Latin and meaning 'rival,' or closely related to the Slavic Milena, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear.'
This is a name for your daughter, a name that feels like a gentle kindness. You imagine a child who embodies a sweet, gracious spirit, someone who naturally brings warmth and favor to all she encounters.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#20 in 2014
Total Births
292
First Recorded
1956
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