Mia 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

Mia Rank #5
Milena Rank #786

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #786 for Milena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

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 Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Milena

Natasha Katya Vladislav Sasha Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Milena more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Milena at #786 in the United States.

What do Mia and Milena mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Milena means "gracious, kind, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Mia and Milena boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Milena is primarily a girl name.

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