Milee
A feminine name of French origin meaning "gracious" or "soldier".
Name Census estimates that about 451 living Americans carry the first name Milee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Milee today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milee births was 2008 (89 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
451
~ 1 in 759,987 Americans
Peak year
2008
89 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,649
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Milee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Milee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 217 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Milee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Milee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Milees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Milee, while Pennsylvania, Utah, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Milee
The name Milee has its origins in the Sanskrit language, spoken in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "mila," which means "meeting" or "union."
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Milee can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Milee is mentioned as the name of a character, though little is known about their significance or role in the narrative.
Throughout history, the name Milee has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Milee Dutt, a renowned Indian poet and literary critic who lived during the 19th century (1825-1873). Her works were instrumental in shaping the literary landscape of Bengal during that era.
Another prominent individual with the name Milee was Milee Ashwarya, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who gained widespread acclaim for her contributions to the art of Bharatanatyam (1932-2018). Her performances and teachings helped preserve and promote this ancient dance form.
In the field of science, Milee Basu (1909-1986) was a pioneering Indian biochemist known for her groundbreaking research on plant proteins and enzymes. Her work paved the way for advancements in the understanding of plant biochemistry.
Moving to the realm of politics, Milee Chakrabarti (1923-2001) was an influential Indian politician and social activist. She played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of parliament, advocating for women's rights and social justice.
Lastly, Milee Shankar (born 1957) is a contemporary Indian classical vocalist and musician. She is renowned for her mastery of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music and has received numerous accolades for her performances and contributions to the art form.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Milee throughout history, hailing from diverse fields and leaving their mark on various aspects of human endeavor.
People
Milee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Milee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Milee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 451 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 759,987 US residents.
Is Milee a common name?
We classify Milee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 456 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milee most popular?
The single biggest year for Milee was 2008, when 89 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milee is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Milee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Milee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.