Alena vs Milan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alena

Girl #749 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Russian German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#749
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alenka, Lena, Allie

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Milan

Boy #231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Serbian Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#231
Total SSA Count
1,552
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil

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Popularity Comparison

Alena Rank #749
Milan Rank #231

Milan is more popular, ranked #231 vs #749 for Alena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alena ___

  • Alena Rose
  • Alena Grace
  • Alena Marie
  • Alena Claire
  • Alena Jane
  • Alena Sofia

Milan ___

  • Milan James
  • Milan Alexander
  • Milan Xavier
  • Milan Kai
  • Milan Dante
  • Milan Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alena

Elena Katarina Marta Petra Lukas

If you choose Milan

Luca Dante Aria Sofia Adriana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alena or Milan more popular?

Milan is more popular, ranked #231 compared to Alena at #749 in the United States.

What do Alena and Milan mean?

Alena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Slavic origin). Milan means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Alena and Milan boy or girl names?

Alena is primarily a girl name. Milan is primarily a boy name.

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