Milca

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How to Pronounce Milca

Pronounced MEEL-kah /ˈmiːl.kə/Medium

Meaning: Milca is a form of the biblical Milcah, from the Hebrew malka, meaning 'queen'. In Genesis, Milcah is a niece and sister-in-law of Abraham; the name is also used among Spanish-speaking families, where it is read the Spanish way.Medium

In 30 seconds: Milca is a form of the biblical Milcah, Hebrew for 'queen', also embraced in Latina families (said 'MEEL-kah').

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MeaningMilca is a form of the biblical Milcah, from the Hebrew malka, meaning 'queen'. In Genesis, Milcah is a niece and sister-in-law of Abraham; the name is also used among Spanish-speaking families, where it is read the Spanish way.

U.S. rank (2022)#11890 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 569

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Milca comes from the Hebrew Milcah, built on malka, 'queen'. In Genesis she is the wife of Nahor and a grandmother in Abraham's extended family. The Latinized spelling Milca is used in Spanish-speaking communities, where the name is pronounced with clear Spanish vowels while keeping its royal meaning.

In the U.S. it has been a rare choice, sustained by both Jewish and Latina families and reaching a modest peak in the early two-thousands. A Milca here is often a young adult; the name is an uncommon heritage pick with a strong, appealing meaning.

Did you know? Milca carries a regal meaning — 'queen', from the Hebrew malka — and appears in the Book of Genesis, giving a short, modern-sounding name a deep scriptural root.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Milca — Milcah / Hebrew malka 'queen'

Variations

MilcahMilkaMilkah

Nicknames

MiliMila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milca mean?

Milca is a form of the biblical Milcah, from the Hebrew malka, meaning 'queen'.

How do you pronounce Milca?

It's said MEEL-kah /ˈmiːl.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Milca a boy or girl name?

Milca is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Milca?

Milca is rare in the U.S., a Hebrew heritage name also used among Latina families.