Mileke
A unique feminine name with unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mileke. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mileke today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mileke births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mileke. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mileke. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,869
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Mileke: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mileke 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 Mileke during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mileke
The given name Mileke has its origins in the Slavic languages, specifically in the regions of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic. It is derived from the Old Slavic word "milek," which means "lover" or "beloved." The name can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 6th to 8th centuries AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mileke can be found in the Chronica Polonorum, a 12th-century chronicle written by Wincenty Kadłubek, a Polish historian and bishop. In this work, Mileke is mentioned as the name of a Polish nobleman who lived during the reign of Duke Mieszko I, the first historical ruler of Poland, in the late 10th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mileke. One of the most famous was Mileke of Moravia (c. 1010-1078), a Benedictine monk and chronicler who authored the Chronica Boemorum, a valuable historical account of the Kingdom of Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) during the 11th century.
Another prominent figure was Mileke of Przemyśl (c. 1130-1190), a Polish noble and military commander who fought in the wars against the Prussian tribes in the late 12th century. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 13th century, Mileke of Płock (c. 1220-1285) was a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and ethics. His treatises on virtues and vices were widely studied in medieval universities across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Mileke Vratislav (1476-1542) was a Bohemian humanist scholar and diplomat who served as an envoy to the court of King Henry VIII of England. He was known for his fluency in multiple languages and his efforts to promote cultural exchange between Bohemia and other European nations.
In more recent times, Mileke Bielecki (1901-1986) was a Polish painter and art educator who played a significant role in the development of modern art in Poland. His works, which often depicted scenes from rural life, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and expressive brushwork.
While the name Mileke has its roots in the Slavic cultures, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of Europe and beyond, though its popularity has waned in modern times. Its enduring legacy lies in the rich historical tapestry woven by the individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.
People
Mileke + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mileke 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
Mileke: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mileke?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mileke 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mileke a common name?
We classify Mileke as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mileke most popular?
The single biggest year for Mileke was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mileke is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mileke in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mileke a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mileke in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Mileke still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mileke in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mileke can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Mileke?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Mileke on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.