Fun Facts About the Name Milea
- 159 babies named Milea: U.S. records list 159 babies given the name Milea from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Milea Mean?
Milea is a feminine name of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek word μηλέα (mēlea), meaning "apple tree." The word is formed from μῆλον (mēlon), "apple," with a suffix used for trees. It is distinct from the similar-looking name Melia, which derives from Greek μελία (melia), "ash tree." In modern English use, Milea is sometimes associated with the Slavic name Mila, meaning "gracious" or "dear," but that is a separate name and not the source of Milea's Greek etymology.
Milea Name History & Origins
The name Milea is rare. It is used in Greece as a feminine given name, and it belongs to the Greek tradition of names taken from nature. In Greek myth, apple trees are linked to the Hesperides and their golden apples, but Milea itself is not a major mythological figure. In English-speaking countries, Milea appears occasionally as a given name, often chosen for its resemblance to names such as Mila, Amelia, or Melia. A separate Romanian surname Milea exists; it may come from the word milă, "mercy," or from a short form of Mihai (Michael), but that surname is not the source of the Greek given name. The name remains uncommon in English-speaking countries.
How Popular is the Name Milea?
Milea has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2011. Its best rank was #8,695 in 2025.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #8,695 | 12 | 0.0007% |
| 2024 | #16,837 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2022 | #11,891 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2020 | #10,833 | 9 | 0.0006% |
| 2018 | #12,134 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2014 | #14,102 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2013 | #15,918 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2011 | #8,998 | 13 | 0.0007% |
| 2010 | #14,482 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2009 | #11,229 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2008 | #16,813 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2007 | #16,917 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2006 | #12,098 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2004 | #17,912 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2003 | #17,504 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2002 | #17,248 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2000 | #12,696 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1998 | #10,797 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 1994 | #10,203 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 1988 | #13,150 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1983 | #11,372 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1982 | #11,649 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Milea Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You have psychic power. You can carry on for others with joy. You have a receptive nature and may bear burdens for others. You are pragmatic, thorough, strong-willed, practical and stubborn at times. You are hard working, often martyr to duty. You like home and security above all. You are intuitive and might be interested in the arts, drama or science.
Dependable, very down-to-earth and well grounded, you are always looking for meaningful work, a career where you can take pride in your work and do the best job you are capable of. Your prime desire is to build protected and secure environment at home and at work. You can be very persuasive in achieving goals and gaining objectives. You can be very detailed and well-organized and possess great organizational skills. At times you may appear too stubborn and overly critical to others, but your practical approach to life and productivity makes you one of the most beneficent members of community.
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