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Mileena

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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

In 30 seconds: Mileena is a modern variant of Milena or Melina, from the Slavic 'mil' meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'; it is also widely known as the Mortal Kombat character Mileena.
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Origin MediumModern American, Popular Culture
MeaningA modern variant of Milena/Melina (Slavic mil "gracious, dear"); widely recognized as the Mortal Kombat video-game character Mileena.
U.S. rank (2024)#1685 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births121 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,997

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119942024

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

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.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mileena is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Mileena — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Mileena…

Milena— The Slavic 'gracious, dear' name Mileena varies.
Melina— A closely related form sharing the same sound and root.
Malina— Another Slavic-flavored name with the same melodic ending.

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.