What does the name Milena mean?

The name Milena means "Gracious, dear".

What is the origin of the name Milena?

Milena is a name of Slavic origin.

How popular is the name Milena?

In 2023, 358 babies were named Milena in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Milena a girl's name?

Yes, Milena is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Milena

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Births Last Year: 358 →

All-Time Total: 7,475

Peak Year: 2019

Milena is a Slavic name derived from the element "milu" meaning "gracious" or "dear." It has roots in Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, and Serbian languages.

Notable Namesakes

Milena Markovna Kunis - Actress known for "Black Swan" and "Friends with Benefits."
Milena Dravić - Serbian actress in "Special Education" and "The Meeting Point."
Milena Vukotic - Italian actress in "Amici miei" and "The Seduction of Mimi."
Milena Canonero - Costume designer for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Marie Antoinette."
Milena Martelli - Italian actress in "The Last Prosecco" and "The Best Day."
Milena Govich - Actress in "Law & Order" and "Rescue Me."
Milena Smit - Spanish actress in "Parallel Mothers" and "The Innocent."
Milena Toscano - Brazilian actress in "The Clone" and "The Other Side of Paradise."
Milena Miconi - Italian actress in "The Last Kiss" and "The Best Day

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Milena

Luciana Helena Reina Amayah Giana Bianca Sabrina Kaylani

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Milena

Anthony Gianni Kevin Jayson Enzo Dylan Marcel Matthew

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Milena

Mila Milan Milana

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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