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Milica

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Pronounced MEE-lee-tsah /ˈmi.li.tsa/Medium

Meaning: A Serbian and wider South Slavic name from the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; kind'. It was borne by Princess Milica of Serbia, a revered medieval figure, which has kept the name in steady use.Medium

In 30 seconds: Milica is a Serbian name from the Slavic root mil — 'gracious; dear' (said 'MEE-lee-tsah').
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Origin MediumSerbian, Slavic
MeaningA Serbian and wider South Slavic name from the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; kind'. It was borne by Princess Milica of Serbia, a revered medieval figure, which has kept the name in steady use.
U.S. rank (2024)#14650 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119562024

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

Milica is a Serbian and South Slavic name built on the root mil, 'gracious; dear; kind' — the same element that gives Mila, Milan and Milena. It was borne by Princess Milica of Serbia, a revered figure of the medieval Serbian kingdom, and it has remained a staple name in Serbia and neighboring countries. The c is said as 'ts' (said 'MEE-lee-tsah').

In the U.S. it is rare, used mostly in Serbian and Balkan families. Rare, classic, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Princess Milica of Serbia, a revered figure of the medieval kingdom, gave this name lasting weight — and its root, mil, means 'dear' or 'gracious', the same element behind Mila and Milan (said 'MEE-lee-tsah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Milica — Serbian; Slavic root mil 'dear/gracious'; Princess Milica of Serbia

Variations

MilitsaMilaMilena

Nicknames

MilaMicaLili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milica mean?

Milica is a Serbian name from the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; kind'.

How do you pronounce Milica?

It's said MEE-lee-tsah /ˈmi.li.tsa/ — three syllables, stress on the first; the c is said as 'ts'.

Is Milica a boy or girl name?

Milica is a girl's name.

How popular is Milica?

Milica is rare in the U.S., used mostly in Serbian and Balkan families; it is a classic name in Serbia.

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