Milah
Every Milah since 1997 — 2,881 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Milah
Milah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,689 in 2025 with 122 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 2,881 American babies have been named Milah. Its peak came in 2018, when 236 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Milah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Milah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 | #1,689 |
| 2024 | 143 | #1,518 |
| 2023 | 148 | #1,480 |
| 2022 | 172 | #1,359 |
| 2021 | 208 | #1,178 |
| 2020 | 200 | #1,168 |
| 2019 | 203 | #1,174 |
| 2018 | 236 | #1,077 |
| 2017 | 228 | #1,107 |
| 2016 | 201 | #1,225 |
| 2015 | 213 | #1,188 |
| 2014 | 178 | #1,332 |
| 2013 | 155 | #1,449 |
| 2012 | 136 | #1,599 |
| 2011 | 81 | #2,317 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,349 |
| 2009 | 44 | #3,660 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,246 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,481 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,284 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,201 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,290 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,152 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,273 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,083 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,043 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Milah in 2025?
Milah ranked #1,689 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 122 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Milah?
2,881 babies have been named Milah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Milah most popular?
Milah peaked in 2018, when 236 newborns received the name.
Is Milah a boy or girl name?
Milah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Milah rising or falling?
Milah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.