Milica
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Rival; industrious; eager to please
Origin: Latin Aemilia — feminine of Aemilius, from the ancient Roman family name possibly meaning rival
Popularity: Ranked #10645 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Emilia. Shares the meaning 'Rival; industrious; eager to please.'
Similar names: milcah, mili, milia, milina, milio, miliyah, millicent, micah
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Milica? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Milica, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Milica
What does the name Milica mean?
Milica means “Rival; industrious; eager to please” from Latin Aemilia — feminine of Aemilius, from the ancient Roman family name possibly meaning rival roots.
What is the origin of the name Milica?
Milica has Latin Aemilia — feminine of Aemilius, from the ancient Roman family name possibly meaning rival origin. The traditional meaning is “Rival; industrious; eager to please”.
How popular is Milica?
Milica ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Milica most popular?
Milica peaked in 2011 with 17 babies registered that year.
Is Milica a boy or girl name?
Milica is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Milicas in registered births are female.
Is the name Milica rising or falling in popularity?
Milica has fallen 1464 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8643 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Milica been recorded?
Milica appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1956 through 2025.