The family name used to refer to the Arabic-speaking highlanders in the region of El Milia was Kabyle hadra.
Among the tribes that are in the city of El Milia and the region, regardless of origin, are: Ouled Aidoun, Fergane Beni, Beni Belaid, Beni meslim, Tileman, Feteh Beni, Beni Aicha, Beni Khettab, Ouled Ali Ouled Aouat, Ouled Boufaha, Mechat El Achache, Beni Caid, Ouled Mbareek, Telilane Beni, Beni Sbih.