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Mylena

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Pronounced my-LEE-nuh /maɪˈli.nə/Medium

Meaning: Mylena is a y-spelling of Milena, a name found across the Slavic world and much used in Brazil. Milena rests on the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; kind' — the same root behind Mila, Milan and Ludmila. The respelling changes the look, not the sense.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful three-beat name: Mylena respells Milena, from the Slavic root for 'gracious; dear' (said 'my-LEE-nuh').

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Origin LowSlavic, American

MeaningMylena is a y-spelling of Milena, a name found across the Slavic world and much used in Brazil. Milena rests on the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; kind' — the same root behind Mila, Milan and Ludmila. The respelling changes the look, not the sense.

U.S. rank (2024)#14679 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 225

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

Mylena respells Milena, a name widespread across Slavic-speaking Europe and hugely popular in Brazil. It grows from the root mil, 'gracious; dear', shared with Mila, Milan and Ludmila. The y-spelling is a contemporary preference, common in American and Brazilian usage alike. In the U.S. Mylena is rare and reads as lyrical and softly European (said 'my-LEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., behind Milena. Rare, lyrical, and Slavic-rooted.

Did you know? Behind Mylena stands the Slavic root mil — 'gracious, dear, kind' — the same warm root that gives us Mila and Ludmila. The y is a modern touch, which we note (said 'my-LEE-nuh').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Mylena — Milena respelling; Slavic root mil 'gracious; dear'

Variations

MilenaMylennaMelena

Nicknames

MylaLenaMila

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If you like Mylena…

Milena— the standard spelling Mylena respells

Malena— a near-twin in sound

Elena— a like flowing -lena ending

Selena— a like melodic three-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mylena mean?

Mylena respells Milena, from the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; kind'.

How do you pronounce Mylena?

It's said my-LEE-nuh /maɪˈli.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mylena a boy or girl name?

Mylena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mylena?

Mylena is a rare name for girls in the U.S., behind Milena.