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Milcah

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Pronounced MIL-kuh /ˈmɪl.kə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Milcah, 'queen' (from melekh, 'king'). In Genesis, Milcah is the wife of Nahor and grandmother of Rebekah; a second Milcah appears among the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers.Medium

In 30 seconds: A regal biblical name: Milcah is Hebrew for 'queen' (said 'MIL-kuh'). Meaningful, ancient, and rare.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Milcah, 'queen' (from melekh, 'king'). In Genesis, Milcah is the wife of Nahor and grandmother of Rebekah; a second Milcah appears among the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers.
U.S. rank (2024)#10780 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119722024

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

Milcah is a Hebrew name meaning 'queen,' drawn from the root for 'king.' In Genesis she is the wife of Nahor and grandmother of Rebekah, and a second Milcah stands among Zelophehad's daughters in Numbers. Ancient, regal, and rare (said 'MIL-kuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in observant families. Rare, biblical, and regal.

Did you know? Milcah is Hebrew for 'queen' and appears twice in the Bible - as Nahor's wife in Genesis and among the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers (said 'MIL-kuh').
Overall data confidence 58%
References - Milcah — Hebrew 'queen'; biblical (Genesis, Numbers)

Variations

MilcaMilkaMelcah

Nicknames

MillyMica

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milcah mean?

Milcah is Hebrew for 'queen' - a biblical name borne by Nahor's wife in Genesis.

How do you pronounce Milcah?

It's said MIL-kuh /ˈmɪl.kə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Milcah a boy or girl name?

Milcah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Milcah?

Milcah is a rare, traditional name in the U.S.

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