Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Milove

Milove is the easternmost rural settlement the nominal administrative center of Milove settlement hromada in the Starobilsk Raion of Luhansk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. Population: 5,680 . Prior to 2020, it was the administrative centre of the former Milove Raion. The town is currently occupied by Russian troops.

Current Rank
#12,120
Peak Rank
#12,198 (2012)
Total Babies
50
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2011
First Year
2024
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#12198
Peak Rank
50
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Milove

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

Milove is the easternmost rural settlement the nominal administrative center of Milove settlement hromada in the Starobilsk Raion of Luhansk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. Population: 5,680 . Prior to 2020, it was the administrative centre of the former Milove Raion. The town is currently occupied by Russian troops.

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Etymology
The name of the settlement is derived from the name of the Milova River [ uk ] , which name is derived from Russian name of the river - Меловая , which literally means "Chalky". The river is so named because there are chalk layers in a high ridge in the area of the river's source.
Origin & history
After the construction of the Voronezh–Rostov railroad was completed in 1872, the khutir of Milove emerged near Chertkovo station as a small settlement in the Markovka Volost of the Starobelsky Uyezd in the Kharkov Governorate of the Russian Empire . Soviet rule was established there in January 1918, and in 1938 the settlement received the status of an urban-type settlement. During World War II , Milove was occupied by German forces from July 1942 to January 16, 1943, serving as an entrenched stronghold, and later became a Soviet stronghold during the Battle of Kursk . The hostilities and the

The Story of Milove

Milove first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 8 Miloves were born — ranking #12,198 that year. As of 2026, Milove ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Miloves have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Milove

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Denys Harmash (born 1990), Ukrainian footballer
  • Yuriy Harbuz (born 1971), Ukrainian politician

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Where is Milove most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • DO
    28%
  • United States
    25%
  • Japan
    21%
  • VE
    18%
  • Israel
    7%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Milove

Phonetically similar names — useful when Milove 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 Milove

What does the name Milove mean?
Milove is the easternmost rural settlement the nominal administrative center of Milove settlement hromada in the Starobilsk Raion of Luhansk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. Population: 5,680 . Prior to 2020, it was the administrative centre of the former Milove Raion. The town is currently occupied by Russian troops.
How popular is Milove in 2026?
In 2026, Milove ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Milove most popular?
Milove reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #12,198 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Milove a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Milove is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Milove?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Milove include Cullen, Dixi, Kinna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Milove

Milove is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Milove's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #12,198. Use the chart and map above to compare Milove'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.