Girl · #9,974 in 2026

Milka

Milka is a feminine given name found in Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia and Montenegro. Notable people with the name are as follows:Milka Babović (1928–2020), Croatian runner and journalist Milka Canić (1944–2016), Serbian quiz show host Milka Chulina, Venezuelan model of Croatian descent Milka Duno, Venezuelan race car driver Milka Hartman (1902-1997), Slovenian poet Milka Loff…

Current Rank
#9,974
Peak Rank
#4,834 (2001)
Total Babies
520
5-Yr Trend
-43%
1960
First Year
2026
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#4834
Peak Rank
520
Total Count
49
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Milka

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Milka is a feminine given name found in Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia and Montenegro. Notable people with the name are as follows:Milka Babović (1928–2020), Croatian runner and journalist Milka Canić (1944–2016), Serbian quiz show host Milka Chulina, Venezuelan model of Croatian descent Milka Duno, Venezuelan race car driver Milka Hartman (1902-1997), Slovenian poet Milka Loff…

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The Story of Milka

Milka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 24 Milkas were born — ranking #4,834 that year. As of 2026, Milka ranks #9,974 for baby girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-43%). In total, more than 520 Milkas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Milka

Phonetically similar names — useful when Milka is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Milka

What does the name Milka mean?
Milka is a feminine given name found in Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia and Montenegro. Notable people with the name are as follows:Milka Babović (1928–2020), Croatian runner and journalist Milka Canić (1944–2016), Serbian quiz show host Milka Chulina, Venezuelan model of Croatian descent Milka Duno, Venezuelan race car driver Milka Hartman (1902-1997), Slovenian poet Milka Loff…
How popular is Milka in 2026?
In 2026, Milka ranks #9,974 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Milka most popular?
Milka reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #4,834 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Milka most popular?
Milka has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Milka.
Is Milka a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Milka is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Milka?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Milka include Merrick, Bergen, Marycarmen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Milka

Milka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 520 births in the dataset. Milka's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #4,834. Use the chart and map above to compare Milka's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.