Milicent
Literal root meaning: “hard work + strong”
About the name Milicent
Milicent is a girl name with Proto-Germanic roots, literally “hard work + strong”. It is related to Millicent, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a unique feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 1971. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Milicent were girls.
Etymology
An alternative spelling of Millicent, which comes from Proto-Germanic, meaning “hard work” + “strong”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Milicent”, “Millicent”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- Not ranked
- In 2015
- Not ranked
- Babies in 2025
- Under 5
Popularity of Milicent, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Milicent
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.