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Militza

Quick answerMilitza is a Slavic feminine name derived from the root "mil" meaning "dear" or "gracious," with the diminutive suffix "-itza" commonly used in South Slavic naming conventions.

Slavic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#18,281
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1972
Syllables3
OriginSlavic
LanguageSlavic
CultureSouth Slavic
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#7,964

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

About the name Militza

Militza is a Slavic feminine name derived from the root "mil" meaning "dear" or "gracious," with the diminutive suffix "-itza" commonly used in South Slavic naming conventions.

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Etymology

Militza is a Slavic feminine name derived from the root "mil" meaning "dear" or "gracious," with the diminutive suffix "-itza" commonly used in South Slavic naming conventions. The name is primarily used in Serbian, Bulgarian, and other South Slavic cultures, with historical prominence including Princess Militza of Serbia (1866–1951), who was a notable figure in Serbian royal history and the Balkans.

Militza currently ranks #18,281 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.

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