Milena Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Milena means 'gracious' or 'beloved'.
Meaning of the Name Milena
Milena is a feminine name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the Slavic word 'mil', which means 'gracious' or 'dear'. The name has various meanings across different cultures, including 'beloved', 'gentle', or 'peaceful'. Milena is a popular name in Slavic countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Czech Republic.
Popularity of the Name Milena
The popularity for the name Milena peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 427 births, which ranked number 1,307 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Milena had the most female births in 2019 with 427, which ranked number 677 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Milena has increased sharply over the last ten years from 262 births to 368 births, an increase of 40.46%. Among females, Milena has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 262 births to 368 births, an increase of 40.46%.
Nationwide Popularity of Milena
- 20 Year Trend of Milena: 308.89%
- 10 Year Trend of Milena: 40.46%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Milena: 40.46%
Popularity of Milena by State
Among females, Milena was most popular in Northeastern states with 70 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 52 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Milena. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 51 | 668 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 542 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 415 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 395 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 453 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 236 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 885 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 740 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 739 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 625 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Milena
- Total Births of Milena: 381 (3.46%)
- Female Births of Milena: 381 (3.46%)
Given the upward trend of Milena over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.46% increase in total births, for a total of 381 births in 2024. For Females, births for Milena have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 381 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.46%.