Milka is an uncommon given name for women but a somewhat popular surname for all people (#89895 out of 150436, Top 60%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

M ilka as a name for girls is of Latin, Slavic and Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Milka is "rival; laborious; eager; flattering, hardworking; queen". Milka is an alternate form of Emily (Latin): feminine of Emil . Milka is also a derivative of Ilka (Slavic): writer Ilka Chase. Milka is also used as a derivative of Malka (Hebrew).

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Prominent variation forms of Milka (OUTSIDE TOP 2000) rated in the Top 2000 are Emilia (#58 LAST YEAR), Emily (#12), Malka (#1257) and Milly (#1871). Other variants, like Malkie, are seldom used. Usage of these forms of Milka was more pronounced in the year 1996 (MEDIAN #1119) and is somewhat less today (#799, 47% LESS USAGE). Emily has been the most well-known version, though Malka has become trendy as well. (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)