Rising since 2003, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Milli since 2002
Babies named Milli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 208 |
| 2020s | 187 |
Meaning & origin
Milli is a modern name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2002, a relatively recent addition compared to traditional names. Its trajectory has been steadily rising since 2003, reflecting a growing appeal for concise, melodic names ending in 'i'. As of 2025, the name ranks 4,265th, with approximately 1 in 48,705 newborn girls receiving it, and it reached its peak popularity in 2022. While it does not appear in any top state lists, its consistent upward trend suggests it is gaining favor among parents seeking an uncommon but soft-sounding name. The etymology is unclear; it may be a diminutive of Millicent or a creative respelling of Milly, or it could be derived from the metric prefix 'milli-', giving it a subtle scientific flair.
Milli is a relatively modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2002. It may have originated as a nickname for Millicent or similar names, or been inspired by the metric prefix 'milli-' meaning one-thousandth, giving it a scientific connotation. The name has seen a steady rise in usage since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mil
Variants: Milly
Sibling names for Milli
Names that share Milli's style, for a brother or sister.
