Find out how popular the first name Millah has been for the last 12 years (from 2013 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Millah by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Millah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Millah.

The history of the first name Millah

The name Millah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "millah" which means "religion" or "faith" in Arabic. It is believed to have been in use as a personal name since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD.

Millah was initially used as a name by Muslim families in the Middle East and North Africa, reflecting their strong religious beliefs and traditions. The name carries a spiritual connotation and is often associated with devotion and adherence to one's faith.

Throughout the centuries, the name Millah has been documented in various historical records and texts, particularly those related to Islamic literature and scholarly works. It is mentioned in some early Islamic manuscripts and biographies of notable figures from that era.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Millah can be found in the writings of the renowned Muslim scholar and historian, Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), who documented the life and achievements of several individuals bearing this name.

Notable historical figures with the name Millah include:

1. Millah ibn Idris (c. 9th century), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the Maliki school of jurisprudence.
2. Millah al-Andalusi (c. 11th century), a renowned philosopher and scientist from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal).
3. Millah ibn Yahya (c. 12th century), a renowned poet and literary figure from the Abbasid Caliphate in present-day Iraq.
4. Millah al-Qaisi (c. 13th century), a revered Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher from the Middle East.
5. Millah al-Farghani (c. 15th century), a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from the Timurid Empire, known for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

These individuals, among others, played significant roles in various fields such as religion, philosophy, literature, and science, and their names have been preserved in historical records and literary works from their respective eras.

Data source

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