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The baby name Milagros is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /miˈlaɣɾos/; respelling: mee-LAH-gros.

Milagros is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish IPA: /miˈlaɣɾos/; respelling: mee-LAH-gros

What is the meaning of the name Milagros ?

The baby name Milagros is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /miˈlaɣɾos/; respelling: mee-LAH-gros.

Milagros is Spanish in Origin.

Milagros is a Spanish feminine given name derived from milagro, “miracle,” in the plural, meaning “miracles.” Rooted in Catholic devotion, it became common as a Marian name such as María de los Milagros or Nuestra Señora de los Milagros, and spread through Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines. The name also resonates with the folk practice of offering small ex-voto charms called milagros, underscoring themes of gratitude, healing, and divine favor.

Variants and related forms include the singular Milagro (rare, sometimes unisex), Catalan Miracles, and occasional Portuguese use of Milagres or Milagre. Popular diminutives are Mila, Mili, and Milita; in English contexts, Millie may appear. Mila is also a distinct Slavic name but serves naturally as a nickname for Milagros. Parents often choose Milagros to honor Marian devotion or to commemorate a hoped-for or unexpected blessing, giving the name a radiant meaning: “one blessed with miracles.”

Milagros has the following similar or variant Names

Milagros – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PE Girls 0 #6 20,525 14,861
PR Girls 0 #14 308 3,171
PA Girls 0 #15 1,826 9,861
HN 0 #22 1 704
PE 0 #23 685 6,350
HN Girls 0 #37 2 884
PR 0 #46 10 1,497
PA 0 #68 64 3,797
AR Girls 0 #72 2,718 8,289
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
Spain Girls 0 #117 6,476 5,561
UY Girls 0 #118 1,091 6,731
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
AR 0 #125 62 2,915
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
UY 0 #155 23 2,477
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
JP Girls 0 #217 29 6,592
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
EC Girls 0 #230 10 3,650
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
MO Girls 0 #237 15 7,056
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
PH Girls 0 #242 151 13,098
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
Spain 0 #261 208 2,326
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
Canada Girls 2017 #292 5 3,011
QA Girls 0 #292 25 15,378
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
GT 0 #305 10 5,948
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
France Girls 1980 #344 3 1,659
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
BO 0 #364 18 6,868
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MX 0 #377 37 8,339
OM Girls 0 #386 11 15,987
UY Boys 0 #386 14 5,922
CL 0 #388 24 6,867
AR Boys 0 #406 62 7,628
CR Girls 0 #407 126 11,342
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
CO Girls 0 #412 1,275 16,140
CL Girls 0 #415 573 14,098
PT Girls 0 #440 12 7,952
GT Girls 0 #445 61 7,500
KW Girls 0 #449 67 19,177
CO 0 #454 27 7,768
PA Boys 0 #461 21 9,305
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
AE Girls 0 #499 55 20,968
PS Girls 0 #503 21 10,981
BO Girls 0 #504 108 9,488
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
RU Girls 0 #516 8 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
MX Girls 0 #525 1,095 17,781
BH 0 #538 16 17,937
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
SG Girls 0 #556 31 18,916
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
HK Girls 0 #572 44 16,104
IL Girls 0 #600 18 11,648
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
LB 0 #645 14 13,263
PE Boys 0 #656 232 14,506
IT 0 #668 47 4,183
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
United States Girls 2024 #734 183 8,487
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #816 23 4,949
SA Girls 0 #820 116 25,931
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
CO Boys 0 #863 58 15,656
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
IT Girls 0 #868 667 9,415
Spain Boys 0 #882 49 5,610
NL Girls 0 #927 29 5,933
MX Boys 0 #959 24 16,355
MY Girls 0 #980 15 24,821
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Milagros is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
AL
AO

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People also ask about Milagros

Milagros is predominantly a girl's name.
Milagros is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish IPA: /miˈlaɣɾos/; respelling: mee-LAH-gros.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Milagro, Milagrosa, Milagrita, Milagritos and Mila.
Across languages, Milagros has these equivalents: Miracle (English, literal translation/used as a name), Milagre / Milagres (Portuguese), Miraculum (Latin, etymological root).
Yes — Milagros ranked #292 in Canada in 2017, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Milagros ranks highest in Canada (#292 in 2017).
Milagros's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #765 in 2014 to #734 in 2024 in United States.