Total births
516
Girls' name · since 1960
Milka
Milka has 516 recorded births since 1960 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12379
- among girls today
- 516
- born since 1960
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Milka currently ranks #12379 among girls' names in America, with 516 babies recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Milka recorded 516 times among girls since 1960, holding rank #12379 nationally today, ahead of 30% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2025.
- #12379 among girls today
- 516 born since 1960
- 2000s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Milka is currently the #12379 girls' name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 516 born since 1960, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12379
- among girls today
- 516
- born since 1960
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Milka vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12379
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Milka was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
24 babies were named Milka in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Milka compares
516 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Milka's all-time total is 35% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Milka | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 516 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 48 | 19,840 |
Milka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Milka splits its recorded history at 2002: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Milka at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#12,379
Active since
1960
Milka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Milka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Milka's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Milka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s
1990s
90 births
- 2000s
2000s
167 births
- 2010s
2010s
121 births
- 2020s 58
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 167 births (32% of all-time use).
How Milka compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Milka's total volume
Milka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Milka by state
Where Milka concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 28 | 5.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Milka's total US births 5.4%
Even split
28 of 516 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milka? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 516 babies named Milka. Today it holds rank #12379 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 24 births.
When was Milka most popular? ▼
Milka was most popular in the 2000s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Milka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milka are Texas (28 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Milka been used? ▼
Milka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1960, spanning 66 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Milka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mildred, Mila, Millie, Miley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Milka's data
- Milka's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (58) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Milkas (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Milka
Nearby Names Like Milka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milka
Mildred Girl
#2080 451,415 births
Mila Girl
#33 84,489 births
Millie Girl
#87 45,926 births
Miley Girl
#388 15,704 births
Millicent Girl
#1614 11,825 births
Compare Milka side by side: Milka vs Mildred Milka vs Mila Milka vs Millie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Milka
Meiling #12378
370 births · Peak 2005
Pascale #12380
629 births · Peak 1971
Leti #12377
79 births · Peak 2018
Trista #12381
12,459 births · Peak 1984
Krysten #12376
4,038 births · Peak 1988
Joelynn #12382
253 births · Peak 2009
Kylia #12375
1,059 births · Peak 2003
Cayce #12383
1,141 births · Peak 1987
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1960–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Milka: #12379 Girls' Name - 516 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Milka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.