Milena Girl

Popularity: #681 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mih-LAY-nah /mɪˈleɪ.nə/

Origin: Slavic; Latin

Meaning: Slavic: gracious; Latin: soldier

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Milena has Slavic origins, derived from the root "milu," which means "gracious" or "dear." This etymological foundation is evident in various Slavic languages, where similar forms can be found. The name Milena is often associated with the Slavic word for "grace" or "favor," which contributes to its positive connotations.

The name made its way into English through cultural exchanges and migrations, particularly in the 20th century as Slavic names became more recognized in Western contexts. Historically, the name Milena has been borne by various notable figures in Slavic cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe.

While specific historical milestones are less documented compared to more widely known names, Milena has been used in literature and folklore, often embodying traits of kindness and beauty. The name has also appeared in various artistic works, contributing to its cultural resonance.

In the 19th century, the rise of national identities in Eastern Europe saw an increase in the use of traditional names, including Milena, as a way to celebrate cultural heritage. Culturally, Milena is often associated with themes of love and affection, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in various forms of art, literature, and music, symbolizing grace and warmth. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Mila are used affectionately, further emphasizing the name's gentle and endearing qualities.

Overall, Milena's historical and cultural significance is rooted in its linguistic origins and the positive attributes it conveys, ensuring its place in the tapestry of Slavic naming traditions.

Famous people named Milena

In this section, you will find notable people named Milena. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Milena who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Milena who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Milena Smit is an actress best known for The Endless Trench, The Invisible Man, and The Last Train to Christmas.

Milena Govich is an actress and director best known for Law & Order, The Mindy Project, and The Last Goodbye.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Milena, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MilaLenaNinaSofiaElenaTinaKira

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Milena. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MiraSelenaAlinaLinaNinaMinaKatrinaElenaDinaRina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Milena was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Milena has ranked as high as #1293 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Milena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Milena is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Milena was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Milena.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 271 271
2024 359 359
2023 410 410
2022 368 368
2021 345 345
2020 330 330
2019 428 428
2018 338 338
2017 325 325
2016 407 407
2015 372 372
2014 353 353
2013 311 311
2012 262 262
2011 230 230
2010 192 192
2009 185 185
2008 156 156
2007 187 187
2006 151 151
2005 124 124
2004 123 123
2003 101 101
2002 90 90
2001 122 122
2000 112 112
1999 65 65
1998 64 64
1997 47 47
1996 49 49
1995 44 44
1994 44 44
1993 42 42
1992 38 38
1991 39 39
1990 25 25
1989 18 18
1988 26 26
1987 21 21
1986 23 23
1985 30 30
1984 22 22
1983 23 23
1982 35 35
1981 20 20
1980 21 21
1979 22 22
1978 16 16
1977 25 25
1976 24 24
1975 18 18
1974 22 22
1973 29 29
1972 35 35
1971 23 23
1970 17 17
1969 17 17
1968 12 12
1967 14 14
1966 8 8
1965 11 11
1964 13 13
1963 10 10
1960 9 9
1959 8 8
1958 5 5
1957 7 7
1956 6 6
1954 7 7
1952 6 6
1947 16 16
1946 10 10
1924 6 6
1918 5 5

Top States for Milena (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 50
16%
TX 42
14%
FL 37
12%
IL 25
8%
NC 17
6%
NJ 16
5%
NY 16
5%
GA 15
5%
MI 14
5%
OH 13
4%
WI 11
4%
MA 10
3%
WA 10
3%
AZ 10
3%
PA 9
3%
MD 7
2%
VA 7
2%