Milah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Milah means 'circumcision' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Milah
Milah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'milah' which means 'circumcision'. In Jewish tradition, the term 'milah' refers to the religious ritual of circumcision performed on male infants. The name Milah can also be seen as a variant of the name Mila, which means 'dear' or 'gracious' in Slavic languages.
Popularity of the Name Milah
The popularity for the name Milah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 235 births, which ranked number 1,991 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Milah had the most female births in 2018 with 235, which ranked number 1,079 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Milah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 136 births to 169 births, an increase of 24.26%. Among females, Milah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 136 births to 169 births, an increase of 24.26%.
Nationwide Popularity of Milah
- 20 Year Trend of Milah: 1436.36%
- 10 Year Trend of Milah: 24.26%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Milah: 24.26%
Popularity of Milah by State
Among females, Milah was most popular in Western states with 34 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 29 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Milah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 1003 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1110 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 981 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 1223 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Milah
- Total Births of Milah: 173 (2.20%)
- Female Births of Milah: 173 (2.20%)
Given the upward trend of Milah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.20% increase in total births, for a total of 173 births in 2024. For Females, births for Milah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 173 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.20%.