Find out how popular the first name Mily has been for the last 44 years (from 1981 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mily by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Mily is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mily.

The history of the first name Mily

The name Mily has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the Czech and Slovak regions. It is a diminutive form of the name Milada, which means "gracious" or "dear one" and is derived from the Slavic root "mil," meaning "dear" or "beloved."

The earliest recorded use of the name Mily dates back to the 13th century in medieval Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. It was a common name among the nobility and aristocracy of the region during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Mily was Mily of Pardubice (1279-1347), a Czech Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Prague and played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of Bohemia during the 14th century.

Another notable figure with the name Mily was Mily Balakirev (1837-1910), a Russian composer and conductor who was a prominent figure in the Russian nationalist school of composers known as "The Mighty Handful." His compositions, particularly his orchestral works, were influential in shaping the sound of Russian classical music in the late 19th century.

In literature, Mily is the name of a character in the novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera, which is set in Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring of 1968. The character, a young woman, represents the innocence and idealism of the era before the Soviet invasion.

The name Mily also has some historical connections to the Czech and Slovak feminist movements of the early 20th century. Mily Sokolová (1885-1976) was a prominent Czech feminist and writer who advocated for women's rights and equality.

Another notable bearer of the name was Mily Balakireva (1916-2001), a Slovak writer and journalist who was known for her works on women's issues and her contributions to the Slovak literary scene.

While the name Mily is not as common today as it was in the past, it still holds cultural significance in the Czech and Slovak regions, reminding of the rich history and heritage of these Slavic nations.

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