Origin
Slavic (Serbian)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Cancer
Trend
Declining
Milica is a name often given to girls. Ranked #14650 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Slavic (Serbian) origin and traditionally means "Gracious and dear one". It has 3 syllables.
Milica derives from Slavic roots emphasizing affection and grace, common in Serbian Orthodox naming customs. It has gained quiet popularity in diaspora communities, evoking a nurturing yet spirited personality. The name suggests loyalty and emotional depth, appealing to families valuing cultural heritage.
Currently ranked #14650 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #14650. Changed -1627 positions from last year.
Adventurous and freedom-loving.
Seeks inner wisdom.
Expressive and sociable.
Ambitious and practical.
Cancer
Emphasizes emotional warmth.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Flows with quiet emotional depth.
Color Aura
Soft Silver
Element
Water
Season
Winter
Gemstone
Moonstone
Spirit Animal
Swan
Power Word
Grace
Energy Type
Water × Winter
Loyal
Deeply devoted to loved ones.
Gentle
Approaches others with kindness.
Creative
Finds beauty in everyday moments.
Milica Kacin
Slovenian singer
Milica Jovanovic
Serbian athlete
Milica
The Bridge on the Drina
Milica
Game of Thrones
1389
Linked to Battle of Kosovo legends.
1920
Popularized in Yugoslav literature.
Милица
Cyrillic
米利察
Chinese (Mandarin)
ミリツァ
Japanese (Katakana)
Μίλιτσα
Greek
מיליצה
Hebrew
Beautiful middle name pairings with Milica:
Milica Jelena
Milica Sofija
Milica Tara
Milica Ivana
Milica Lara
Milica Nela
Milica Vera
Common in medieval Serbian royalty.
Featured in epic folk poetry.
Shortened to Mila in daily use.
Mila
Dear, beloved, or gracious one
girlMilena
Gracious or dear, diminutive of Milena meaning love or mercy.
girlMalika
Queen or ruler, implying sovereignty and nobility.
girlAlicia
Noble, exalted, or of noble kind
girlFelicia
Feminine form of Felix, meaning happy, fortunate, or successful.
girlMonica
Advisor or one who counsels
girlLila
Night in Arabic; divine play or beauty in Sanskrit.
girlJovann
God is gracious and merciful
girlAndjela
A heavenly messenger or angelic being from above
girlAleksa
Defender of humankind
girlJovanka
God is gracious from Slavic roots
girlJelene
Bright shining light or torch bearer
girlMEE-lee-tsah
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