Milka

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Pronounced MEEL-kuh /ˈmiːl.kə/Medium

Meaning: Milka is used in Slavic countries both as a pet form of names in the mil- ('dear, gracious') family and as the local form of the biblical Milcah, a Hebrew name usually glossed 'queen'. The two routes overlap, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Old and warm: Milka is a Slavic favourite that also answers to the biblical Milcah, 'queen' (said 'MEEL-kuh'). Two routes, which we note.

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Origin LowSlavic, Hebrew

MeaningMilka is used in Slavic countries both as a pet form of names in the mil- ('dear, gracious') family and as the local form of the biblical Milcah, a Hebrew name usually glossed 'queen'. The two routes overlap, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12985 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 509

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

Milka has two threads. In the Slavic world it is a long-loved short form of names built on mil-, 'dear, gracious'. It is also the local form of Milcah, the biblical name of Abraham's niece, usually glossed 'queen'. Families choose it from either side, which we note (said 'MEEL-kuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sturdy, and old-rooted.

Did you know? Milcah appears in the Book of Genesis as Abraham's niece, and her name is usually read as 'queen'. In Serbia, Croatia, and Poland, Milka doubles as a homey pet form of the mil- names, 'dear'. Two routes, which we note (said 'MEEL-kuh').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Milka — Slavic mil- pet form; biblical Milcah 'queen'; routes overlap

Variations

MilcahMilicaMilla

Nicknames

MilaMilly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milka mean?

Milka is a Slavic name from mil-, 'dear; gracious', and also a form of the biblical Milcah, usually read as 'queen'. Both routes are live, which we note.

How do you pronounce Milka?

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

Is Milka a boy or girl name?

Milka is a girl's name.

How popular is Milka?

Milka is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.