Boy name
Milad name meaning
“birth; coming into the world”
Milad means “birth” or “coming into the world.” It comes from Arabic mīlād, a word also adopted into Persian, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its connection with Turkish milat links the idea of birth with the starting point of a calendar or historical era.
What does Milad mean?
Birth; coming into the world
In Turkish: doğum; dünyaya geliş
Milad expresses a beginning through the event of birth. It shares its origin with Turkish milat, which can also mean a turning point figuratively. The spelling Milad preserves the final consonant found in international transliterations and in the Persian given-name tradition.
Origin of the name Milad
Milad comes from Arabic mīlād, meaning birth. The word was also borrowed into Persian, where it is used as a masculine given name.
How to pronounce Milad
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /milad/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ميلاد |
Is Milad a boy’s name?
Yes, Milad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Milad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Milad
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Famous people named Milad
- Milad Adl · b. 1988
- Milad Asadi
FAQ about the name Milad
What is the meaning of Milad?
Milad means “birth; coming into the world”. Milad comes from Arabic mīlād, meaning birth. The word was also borrowed into Persian, where it is used as a masculine given name.
Is Milad a boy’s name?
Yes, Milad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Milad in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Milad nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Milad?
Milad is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Milad have?
Milad has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Milad?
Milad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Milad?
Notable people named Milad include Milad Adl, Milad Asadi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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