Milka Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMIL-kah / ˈmɪlkəSlavic; Hebrew
Meaning
Slavic: 'gracious'; Hebrew: 'my God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Milka is a name of Slavic origin, often associated with the meaning of grace. In Hebrew, it is a diminutive form of the name Milcah, which appears in biblical texts. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe. It is also recognized in some Jewish communities. The name has gained popularity in different regions over time.
Trend Summary
The name Milka is relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Milka
- Milkah
International Variants
- Milka (Slavic)
- Milcah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Milka
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Fictional characters named Milka
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Milka was first seen in the United States in 1960. Milka has ranked as high as #1275 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Milka has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Milka (2013)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1960 | 5 |
1963 | 5 |
1969 | 8 |
1971 | 7 |
1973 | 6 |
1974 | 5 |
1976 | 5 |
1978 | 5 |
1980 | 5 |
1982 | 8 |
1984 | 7 |
1985 | 9 |
1988 | 5 |
1990 | 7 |
1991 | 8 |
1993 | 10 |
1994 | 12 |
1995 | 9 |
1996 | 6 |
1997 | 18 |
1998 | 11 |
1999 | 9 |
2000 | 12 |
2001 | 24 |
2002 | 13 |
2003 | 16 |
2004 | 13 |
2005 | 20 |
2006 | 17 |
2007 | 20 |
2008 | 16 |
2009 | 16 |
2010 | 9 |
2011 | 17 |
2012 | 10 |
2013 | 16 |
2014 | 17 |
2015 | 13 |
2016 | 7 |
2017 | 10 |
2018 | 7 |
2019 | 15 |
2020 | 16 |
2021 | 12 |
2022 | 5 |
2023 | 11 |
2024 | 7 |