Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Milas since 1883
Babies named Milas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Milas's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 77 |
| 1920s | 127 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Milas is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1883, when it was recorded for a few boys. It never gained traction and has not been recorded since 1883, making it effectively an extinct given name in modern times. Its trajectory is falling, with no notable revival. The name's spelling suggests it may be a creative variant of Miles, but concrete evidence is lacking. Parents today rarely consider Milas due to its obscurity, and it has no known associations with any top U.S. states.
Milas first appeared in U.S. records in the 1880s but has never gained widespread use. Its origin is unclear; it may be an altered form of the Latin-origin name Miles, meaning 'soldier,' or a variant of the Greek-derived Mylas, possibly related to 'mill.' Given its rarity and lack of documented roots, Milas is best classified as a modern English coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Milas
Names that share Milas's style, for a brother or sister.
