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Mileena
Pronounced mih-LEE-nuh /mɪ.ˈli.nə/Medium
Meaning: A modern variant of Milena/Melina (Slavic mil "gracious, dear"); widely recognized as the Mortal Kombat video-game character Mileena.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
At its root the name reaches back to the Slavic mil, 'gracious, dear', the same element behind Milena and Melina. Mileena restyles those into a fuller, more dramatic spelling. For many people, though, the name is instantly recognizable from the Mortal Kombat video games, where Mileena is a prominent character.
That pop-culture link gives an otherwise gentle, 'dear' name a sharper, more striking edge. Which side a family hears depends largely on whether they know the game.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mileena mean?
Mileena is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.
How do you pronounce Mileena?
It's commonly said mih-LEE-nuh /mɪ.ˈli.nə/.
Is Mileena a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mileena is used as a girl name.
How popular is Mileena?
In 2024, Mileena ranked #1685 in the U.S. for girls, with 121 births recorded.