Slavic diminutive of Militsa or standalone from Slavic 'mil' meaning gracious, popularized by actress Mila Kunis.
Vibe
warmplayful
How it ages.
Mila has surged from rare to consistent top-50 in English-speaking nations since 2005.
The cultural moment.
North America and Britain experienced Mila's rise from obscure to top-30 starting 2005, accelerated by celebrity visibility and short-name trends. Currently ranks #6 in the Netherlands, #8 in Germany, #33 in the US and #35 in the UK.