Milana vs Milena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milana

Girl #783 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, kind"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Serbian Ukrainian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#783
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mila, Lana

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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

Milana Rank #783
Milena Rank #786

Milana is more popular, ranked #783 vs #786 for Milena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milana ___

  • Milana Rose
  • Milana Elena
  • Milana Sophia
  • Milana Grace
  • Milana Victoria
  • Milana Nadine

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 Milana

Natasha Katya Dmitri Sasha Vera

If you choose Milena

Natasha Katya Vladislav Sasha Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milana or Milena more popular?

Milana is more popular, ranked #783 compared to Milena at #786 in the United States.

What do Milana and Milena mean?

Milana means "gracious, kind" (Slavic origin). Milena means "gracious, kind, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Milana and Milena boy or girl names?

Milana is primarily a girl name. Milena is primarily a girl name.

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