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Mileta

Quick answerMileta is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root "milis" or related to "miles" (soldier), meaning "gracious" or "merciful" in some interpretations, though its etymology is not definitively established in major etymological sources.

Latin/Slavic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,763
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2016
Syllables3
OriginLatin/Slavic
LanguageSlavic
CultureBalkan
Letters6
Numerology6 Chaldean 9
Global rank#4,763

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mileta

Mileta is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root "milis" or related to "miles" (soldier), meaning "gracious" or "merciful" in some interpretations, though its etymology is not definitively established in major etymological sources.

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Etymology

Mileta is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root "milis" or related to "miles" (soldier), meaning "gracious" or "merciful" in some interpretations, though its etymology is not definitively established in major etymological sources. The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly among Serbian and Croatian populations, with historical presence in the Balkans but limited documentation of notable historical figures bearing this name.

Mileta currently ranks #4,763 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.

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