Miloh
Primarily a boy's name with 343 recorded births. Also given to 7 girls.
Meaning & Origin
When Miloh hit its peak of 37 births in 2018, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Miloh has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Miloh ranks #3738 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Miloh is a boy's and girl's baby name of Slavic origin, a variant of Milo, from the Old Slavic milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear, beloved.' The 'h' ending gives this increasingly popular name a distinctive written form.
Milo has been rising fast in U.S. rankings, buoyed by actor Milo Ventimiglia of This Is Us and the beloved children's film Milo and Otis. Miloh offers the same warm, approachable energy with a spelling that sets it apart on a classroom attendance list while keeping the essential sound unchanged.
EtymologyShow more
Miloh is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Miloh creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Miloh has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 151 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 187 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Miloh
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Miloh is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Miloh are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Miloh?
Only about 1 in every 120,000 babies born in 2024 was named Miloh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 187 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Miloh by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | #3738 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3685 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3664 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3967 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3468 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3771 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3148 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4873 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4273 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5207 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6519 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5829 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8641 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5591 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11717 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13927 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Miloh as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Miloh has also been given to 7 girls in the U.S. since 2019.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024