Milka
Every Milka since 1960 — 516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Milka
Milka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,753 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 516 American babies have been named Milka. Its peak came in 2001, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Milka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Milka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,753 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,029 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,414 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,958 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,824 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,119 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,599 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,378 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,481 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,894 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,784 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,216 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,641 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,997 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,325 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,951 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,953 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,994 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,736 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,389 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,179 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,576 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,101 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,151 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,954 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,382 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,284 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,987 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,352 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,514 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,010 |
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Famous people named Milka
- Milka Planinc Politician · 1924–2010
- Milka Ternina Singer · 1863–1941
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Milka in 2025?
Milka ranked #12,753 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Milka?
516 babies have been named Milka in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Milka most popular?
Milka peaked in 2001, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Milka a boy or girl name?
Milka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Milka rising or falling?
Milka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Milka?
Well-known people named Milka include Milka Planinc (politician), Milka Ternina (singer).