Rising since 2000, #2,076 for girls today.
Popularity of Milaya since 1998
Babies named Milaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 175 |
| 2020s | 207 |
Meaning & origin
Milaya is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1998, reflecting the trend of blending familiar sounds to create new feminine names. As of 2025, it ranked 2,076, with 1 in 18,000 babies receiving the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2000, reaching a new peak in 2025. The name is most common in Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Without clear historical or linguistic roots, Milaya exemplifies the creative naming patterns of the 21st century.
Milaya is a name with no clear etymology in traditional sources. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting it is a modern coinage likely formed by blending sounds from names such as Mila (of Slavic origin meaning 'dear') and Maya (of various origins). Its recent emergence and lack of historical precedent place it squarely in the category of contemporary invented names.
Where Milaya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Milaya” around the world
Where Milaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
70
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mila, Laya, Mimi
Sibling names for Milaya
Names that share Milaya's style, for a brother or sister.
