Milena Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Milena is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Milena?
Milena is spelled M-I-L-E-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Milena at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Milena is often interpreted to mean “gracious” or “dear,” deriving from Slavic roots related to kindness or favor.
- Origin
- Milena is commonly associated with Slavic languages and culture, where it is used as a feminine given name.
- Pronunciation
- mi-LEH-nah · 3 syllables
Milena Popularity in 2025
Rank#950
Recorded Births271
- Girls usage fell 166 places to #950 and recorded 88 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Milena Mean?
Milena is often interpreted to mean “gracious” or “dear,” deriving from Slavic roots related to kindness or favor.
Origin: Milena is commonly associated with Slavic languages and culture, where it is used as a feminine given name.
How Do You Pronounce Milena?
Pronunciationmi-LEH-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Milena?
- History
- The name Milena has been used in various Slavic-speaking regions and appears in historical records and literature.
Milena Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 271 | #950 |
| 2024 | Girls | 359 | #784 |
| 2023 | Girls | 410 | #701 |
| 2022 | Girls | 368 | #773 |
| 2021 | Girls | 345 | #810 |
| 2020 | Girls | 330 | #825 |
| 2019 | Girls | 428 | #675 |
| 2018 | Girls | 338 | #805 |
| 2017 | Girls | 325 | #836 |
| 2016 | Girls | 407 | #704 |
| 2015 | Girls | 372 | #757 |
| 2014 | Girls | 353 | #794 |
| 2013 | Girls | 311 | #843 |
| 2012 | Girls | 262 | #967 |
| 2011 | Girls | 230 | #1,070 |
| 2010 | Girls | 192 | #1,249 |
| 2009 | Girls | 185 | #1,307 |
| 2008 | Girls | 156 | #1,495 |
| 2007 | Girls | 187 | #1,303 |
| 2006 | Girls | 151 | #1,468 |
| 2005 | Girls | 124 | #1,624 |
| 2004 | Girls | 123 | #1,593 |
| 2003 | Girls | 101 | #1,832 |
| 2002 | Girls | 90 | #1,955 |
When Was Milena Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
428 recorded births
National rank #675
2023 · Girls
410 recorded births
National rank #701
2016 · Girls
407 recorded births
National rank #704
2015 · Girls
372 recorded births
National rank #757
Where Milena Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #564 | 9 |
| FL | #583 | 30 |
| WA | #617 | 10 |
| IL | #619 | 15 |
| NJ | #667 | 11 |
| UT | #704 | 5 |
| CA | #766 | 40 |
| MI | #787 | 9 |