Milia: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-eel-ee-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Apple tree

Milia is a name with multiple origins and meanings. In Italian, it is a habitational name from minor places or a short feminine form of the personal name Emilio. In Greek, It means "apple tree" and is also found as a place name in Greece. The name has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past decade, from 299 individuals in 2000 to 250 in 2010. Despite this, it remains a unique and culturally significant name. The rise of similar names like Emilia and Mila suggests that Milia could experience a resurgence in popularity.

Milia Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Milia is currently #14978 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Milia is currently #8535 on Kiindred Girl Names

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