Milena
Girl name · #950 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Milena? In official American birth records, Milena has been tracked continuously since 1918, giving it 107 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 271 baby girls were named Milena, placing it at #950 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #757, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,642 girls born in 2025 was named Milena.
The 107-year story
The historical record for Milena begins in 1918 with 5 recorded births. Its peak came in 2019, when 428 girls were named Milena — good for #675 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Milena per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Milena in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Milena is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Milena will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Milena is most common
Geography matters for names, and Milena is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Milena is most common in WA (0.3 per 1,000), FL (0.3 per 1,000), IL (0.3 per 1,000), NJ (0.3 per 1,000), CA (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Milena is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Milena
Statistically, parents drawn to Milena tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Leena, Mileena, Aleena, Milana, and Siena.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Milena | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 271 | #950 |
| 2024 | 359 | #784 |
| 2023 | 410 | #701 |
| 2022 | 368 | #773 |
| 2021 | 345 | #810 |
| 2020 | 330 | #825 |
| 2019 | 428 | #675 |
| 2018 | 338 | #805 |
| 2017 | 325 | #836 |
| 2016 | 407 | #704 |
| 2015 | 372 | #757 |
| 2014 | 353 | #794 |
| 2013 | 311 | #843 |
| 2012 | 262 | #967 |
| 2011 | 230 | #1070 |
| 2010 | 192 | #1249 |
| 2009 | 185 | #1307 |
| 2008 | 156 | #1495 |
| 2007 | 187 | #1303 |
| 2006 | 151 | #1468 |
| 2005 | 124 | #1624 |
| 2004 | 123 | #1593 |
| 2003 | 101 | #1832 |
| 2002 | 90 | #1955 |
| 2001 | 122 | #1523 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Milena?
In official American birth records, the name Milena first appeared in 1918 (over 107 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 107 years.
Is Milena a popular girl name?
Milena ranked #950 among girls in 2025 with 271 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #757.
When was the name Milena most popular?
Milena peaked in 2019, when 428 American girls received the name (ranked #675 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Milena?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,642 newborn American girls was named Milena. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.