Millie name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Millie
Story and style
Millie is a historic and traditional name for girls. It is usually linked with work, giving it a clear meaning without making the name feel too serious. The name moved through older European forms before becoming familiar in English.
As a baby name, Millie feels established and familiar without sounding too formal. Related forms include Amalia, Emilia, Amelie. Nickname options include Mia, Millie, Amy.
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Background notes
Meaning
Millie is commonly used as a nickname for Amelia. Amelia is usually linked with Work.
Origin
Millie is used as a nickname of Amelia. Millie is commonly traced to Germanic name from the Amal element. It is associated with Germanic roots. It is connected with the root name Amalia.
Names with this background often travelled through several languages before settling into modern English forms, which gives Millie a sense of history without making it feel dated.
History and background
Millie has a long European naming history, with older forms moving through medieval languages before becoming familiar in English.
What style of name is Millie?
Millie has a historic, established feel without sounding overly formal. It sits naturally beside names like Daisy, Eleanor, Emily and Hannah: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Nicknames and variations
Common nickname options include Mia, Millie, Amy.
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Millie ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Millie has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 44th in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 44th |
| 2024 | 18th |
| 2023 | 40th |
| 2022 | 51st |
| 2021 | 54th |
| 2020 | 49th |
| 2019 | 59th |
| 2018 | 65th |
| 2017 | 82nd |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | 95th |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | 80th |
| 2009 | 76th |
| 2008 | 85th |