Emma vs Milena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Milena Rank #786

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #786 for Milena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Milena

Natasha Katya Vladislav Sasha Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Milena more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Milena at #786 in the United States.

What do Emma and Milena mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Milena means "gracious, kind, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Emma and Milena boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Milena is primarily a girl name.

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