Declining since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Milcah since 1972
Babies named Milcah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Milcah is a biblical name that has never entered the mainstream. First recorded in U.S. data in 1972, it saw its peak usage in 2021, but has since been falling in popularity. In 2025, it ranked 11,932, with an estimated 1 in 229,610 baby girls receiving the name. Its rarity and Old Testament roots may appeal to parents seeking an unusual but traditional name. The name has not been associated with any single state or region, reflecting its low-frequency use across the country.
Milcah appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of both the wife of Nahor and a daughter of Zelophehad. The name is traditionally connected to the Hebrew word "milkah" (meaning queen or counsel), though some scholars link it to a root meaning "to reign." It has been used among English-speaking Christians largely as a biblical revival name, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Milly, Cah, Miki
Variants: Milka, Milkah
Sibling names for Milcah
Names that share Milcah's style, for a brother or sister.
