Milena is a distinctive choice, ranked #855 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Milena in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#855
US Rank #786
About the Name Milena
Milena has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 330 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #393 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Milena is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #786, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Milena
Unlikely. With around 43 UK babies named Milena per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Milena in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Milena has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 330 places in the last five years. Its peak was #393 in 2014. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Milena is more popular in the US (#786) than in the UK (#855). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Milena include: Milena Mayorga — Carmen Milena Mayorga Valera is a Salvadoran diplomat, politician, journalist, and former model.; Milena Apostolaki — Milena Apostolaki is a Greek politician of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK).; Milena Herrera García — Milena Herrera García is a Spanish politician from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party..
Milena ranks #786 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
43
UK babies named Milena (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 330 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Milena
Likely around 1 other Milena in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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