Rising since 1996, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Mili since 1977
Babies named Mili per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mili's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Mili is a name of uncertain origin, often considered a diminutive or a modern coinage. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, but saw little use until the 1990s. Since 1996, it has been steadily rising in popularity, reaching its peak rank of 6,116th in 2023 before a slight decline. In 2025, approximately 1 in 84,593 newborns were named Mili. The name has not yet concentrated in any particular state, suggesting a broad but infrequent usage. Its appeal likely lies in its short, melodic sound, fitting a trend toward vowel-ending names like Mia or Lia.
Mili may be a diminutive of Slavic names such as Milica (meaning 'gracious, dear') or Milena ('love'), but it is also used independently as a modern invention. Its rise in the United States since the 1990s suggests it is often chosen as a short, vowel-ending name fashionable in contemporary naming trends.
Sibling names for Mili
Names that share Mili's style, for a brother or sister.
