Mili
Every Mili since 1977 — 489 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mili
Mili is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,258 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 489 American babies have been named Mili. Its peak came in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Mili stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mili year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,258 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,325 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,085 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,906 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,084 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,597 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,991 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,005 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,253 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,178 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,693 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,039 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,840 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,489 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,584 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,030 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,534 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,384 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,119 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,787 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,695 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,192 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,808 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,608 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,887 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,984 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,898 |
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Famous people named Mili
- Mili Avital Actor · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mili in 2025?
Mili ranked #6,258 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mili?
489 babies have been named Mili in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mili most popular?
Mili peaked in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Mili a boy or girl name?
Mili is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mili rising or falling?
Mili is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mili?
Well-known people named Mili include Mili Avital (actor).