Milena vs Valery

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

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Valery

Girl #787 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, healthy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Russian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#787
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Val, Valy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Milena Rank #786
Valery Rank #787

Milena is more popular, ranked #786 vs #787 for Valery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milena ___

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

Valery ___

  • Valery Rose
  • Valery Anne
  • Valery Grace
  • Valery Lynn
  • Valery Marie
  • Valery Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milena

Natasha Katya Vladislav Sasha Vera

If you choose Valery

Vivienne Celeste Elena Adrien Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milena or Valery more popular?

Milena is more popular, ranked #786 compared to Valery at #787 in the United States.

What do Milena and Valery mean?

Milena means "gracious, kind, beloved" (Slavic origin). Valery means "strong, healthy" (Latin origin).

Are Milena and Valery boy or girl names?

Milena is primarily a girl name. Valery is primarily a girl name.

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