Milena

Milena is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “kind.” In 2024 it was given to 358 girls in the United States.

Milena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese · Italian
Meaning
“kind”

About the name Milena

Milena belongs to the Portuguese and Italian tradition. Its meaning — “kind” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Milena first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #678 in 2019, and in 2024 358 babies received the name — 7,475 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Milena in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#678 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Milena in 2024
358
Total since 1880
7,475

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Milena mean?

Milena means “kind” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Milena a boy or girl name?

Milena is a girl name. In 2024, 358 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Milena?

Milena comes from the Portuguese and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Milena?

Milena first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #678 in 2019, and 358 babies were given the name in 2024.

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