Mili

A girls’ name of Sanskrit origin, meaning friendly, beloved.

Babies a year

England and Wales, 2025

Rarity

Very rare

among names in use

US popularity

—

outside the top 1000

UK popularity

#4867

4 babies

Mili by the numbers

In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Mili. In the US, 17 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.

Its American peak was 26 babies in 2008, making it a 2000s name.

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Mili. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

Names that are said the same way as Mili, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

Milliegentle strength; from Millicent or Amelia1,080 in England and Wales (2025)
Millymerciful; a diminutive of Millicent46 in England and Wales (2025)
Mylie27 in England and Wales (2025)
Mily14 in the US (2017)
Myli5 in the US (2017)

Like Mili, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
Ruthfriend or companion1,194 in the US (2017)
Karafriend or dear; a form of Cara606 in the US (2017)
Winniegentle friend; diminutive of Winfred or Winifred416 in England and Wales (2025)
Bellamybeautiful friend; from bel ami381 in the US (2017)
Samiraentertaining companion; fem. of Samir260 in the US (2017)

Like Mili, each of these has love in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

Nobody has voted for Mili yet

Vote for Mili and put it up against all the other baby names