Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Milia since 1956
Babies named Milia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Milia's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Milia is a rare and modern name that has appeared sporadically in U.S. records since 1956. Its peak popularity occurred recently, in 2023, though it remains uncommon. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic surges or declines. Most likely a stylish shortening or respelling of longer names like Camilia or Emilia, Milia aligns with contemporary trends favoring concise, vowel-ending names. Its simplicity and melodic sound appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible choice. The name has been recorded at rank 10,917 in the most recent data, with an incidence of 1 in 200,908 births, reflecting its niche status. Milia has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state.
Milia is likely a modern coinage or a short form of names like Camilia or Emilia, which derive from Latin roots. It may also be a feminine variant of Milio, an Italian name of uncertain origin. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the mid-20th century, remaining rare.
“Milia” around the world
Where Milia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mili, Mia, Lia
Variants: Milya, Millea
Sibling names for Milia
Names that share Milia's style, for a brother or sister.
