Elia vs Milena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elia

Girl #840 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#840
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lia

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Milena

Girl #786 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, kind, beloved"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Serbian Russian Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#786
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mila, Lena, Mili

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Popularity Comparison

Elia Rank #840
Milena Rank #786

Milena is more popular, ranked #786 vs #840 for Elia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elia ___

  • Elia Grace
  • Elia Rose
  • Elia Jane
  • Elia Marie
  • Elia Claire
  • Elia Pearl

Milena ___

  • Milena Rose
  • Milena Sofia
  • Milena Grace
  • Milena Elena
  • Milena Victoria
  • Milena Nadine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elia

Cleo Mira Silas Felix Nora

If you choose Milena

Natasha Katya Vladislav Sasha Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elia or Milena more popular?

Milena is more popular, ranked #786 compared to Elia at #840 in the United States.

What do Elia and Milena mean?

Elia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Milena means "gracious, kind, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Elia and Milena boy or girl names?

Elia is primarily a girl name. Milena is primarily a girl name.

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