Milina

Meaning & origin

Milina is a modern, uncommon name that entered U.S. records around the year 2000. Though rare, it saw its highest usage in 2019, when it ranked 10,917th with approximately 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name. Since 2020, its popularity has been gradually declining. The name's origins are unclear; it likely draws from the Slavic root 'mil' (gracious, dear) via Milena, or may simply be a stylish respelling of Melina or a feminine version of Milo. For a name with such a recent history (first recorded in 2000), its trajectory reflects a brief mid-2010s spike followed by a slow retreat. No top states recorded a concentrated use, underscoring its scattered, niche appeal.

The name Milina first appeared in U.S. records around 2000. It may be a modern spelling variant of Milena, a name common in Slavic countries (e.g., Czech, Polish, Serbian) derived from the Slavic root 'mil' meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. Alternatively, it could be a creative variation of names like Melina or a feminine form of Milo, of Germanic origin meaning 'mild'. Given its recent emergence in the U.S., its etymology remains uncertain.