At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#11,231)
- Babies in 2022
- 8 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,731 in 2003
- First recorded
- 1958
Meaning of Milca
Milca, pronounced MIL-kuh, traces its roots to the Hebrew Milkah, a name recorded in the Book of Genesis and traditionally interpreted as “queen” or “counselor.” Widely adopted in Spanish and Portuguese–speaking communities, it carries a Latin cultural resonance while preserving its biblical heritage. In the United States Milca remains uncommon, hovering in the mid-900s in popularity rankings with fewer than ten newborns per year in recent data. Its concise, two-syllable form and clear phonetic profile appeal to parents seeking a blend of historical depth and modern clarity. Despite its low overall ranking, Milca’s steady appearance over several decades underscores its enduring, understated charm.
How to pronounce Milca
- Pronounced MIL-kuh /mɪl.kə/
Popularity of Milca in the U.S.
Milca was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #11,231 with 8 babies. It peaked at #3,731 in 2003. It first appears in the records in 1958.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1958–2022 44 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 11,231 | ▲ 4,020 |
| 2021 | 5 | 15,251 | ▼ 163 |
| 2020 | 5 | 15,088 | ▼ 3,732 |
| 2019 | 8 | 11,356 | ▲ 2,437 |
| 2018 | 6 | 13,793 | ▼ 4,452 |
| 2017 | 11 | 9,341 | ▼ 1,353 |
| 2016 | 14 | 7,988 | ▲ 8,431 |
| 2015 | 5 | 16,419 | ▼ 5,464 |
| 2014 | 9 | 10,955 | ▼ 2,375 |
| 2013 | 13 | 8,580 | ▲ 1,849 |
| 2012 | 10 | 10,429 | ▼ 4,701 |
| 2011 | 23 | 5,728 | ▼ 754 |
| 2010 | 28 | 4,974 | ▲ 563 |
| 2009 | 25 | 5,537 | ▲ 418 |
| 2008 | 23 | 5,955 | ▼ 60 |
| 2007 | 23 | 5,895 | ▼ 662 |
| 2006 | 26 | 5,233 | ▼ 120 |
| 2005 | 25 | 5,113 | ▼ 51 |
| 2004 | 25 | 5,062 | ▼ 1,331 |
| 2003 | 37 | 3,731 | ▲ 1,175 |
| 2002 | 24 | 4,906 | ▼ 585 |
| 2001 | 28 | 4,321 | ▲ 991 |
| 2000 | 21 | 5,312 | ▲ 1,172 |
| 1999 | 15 | 6,484 | ▲ 1,532 |
| 1998 | 11 | 8,016 | ▼ 2,148 |
| 1997 | 16 | 5,868 | ▲ 1,262 |
| 1996 | 12 | 7,130 | ▲ 4,653 |
| 1995 | 6 | 11,783 | ▼ 5,464 |
| 1994 | 14 | 6,319 | ▲ 719 |
| 1993 | 12 | 7,038 | back (not recorded in 1992) |
| 1991 | 5 | 13,147 | ▼ 189 |
| 1990 | 5 | 12,958 | back (not recorded in 1985–1989) |
| 1984 | 5 | 10,422 | ▼ 2,375 |
| 1983 | 7 | 8,047 | back (not recorded in 1982) |
| 1981 | 5 | 10,411 | ▼ 3,622 |
| 1980 | 9 | 6,789 | ▲ 1,272 |
| 1979 | 7 | 8,061 | back (not recorded in 1978) |
| 1977 | 5 | 9,652 | back (not recorded in 1975–1976) |
| 1974 | 6 | 7,680 | back (not recorded in 1973) |
| 1972 | 7 | 6,558 | ▲ 1,766 |
| 1971 | 5 | 8,324 | ▼ 329 |
| 1970 | 5 | 7,995 | back (not recorded in 1965–1969) |
| 1964 | 6 | 6,009 | back (not recorded in 1959–1963) |
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | new |
Notable people named Milca
- Milca Mayerova was a Czech dancer and choreographer.