UK boy's name
Milind
An Indian name meaning immensely intelligent or ingenious.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Milind is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Milind popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Milind is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Milind. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Milind ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Milind.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Milind as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Milind mean?
The name Milind has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "milita," which means "united" or "combined." The name has been in use for centuries in various parts of India and has a rich cultural and historical significance.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Milind can be found in the Buddhist text "Milindapanha," also known as "The Questions of Milinda." This text dates back to the 1st century BCE and recounts a dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Menander (or Milinda in Sanskrit) and a Buddhist monk named Nagasena. The text explores various philosophical and religious concepts and is considered an important work in the Pali canon of Buddhist literature.
In ancient India, the name Milind was associated with royalty and nobility. One of the most notable historical figures with this name was Milind I, also known as Mihirakula, who ruled the Huna Empire in the 6th century CE. He was a powerful ruler known for his military conquests and his patronage of art and architecture.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Milind was Milind Pandit, a renowned Indian mathematician and astrologer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential works on mathematics, astronomy, and astrology, including the "Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta," a treatise on mathematical astronomy.
In the realm of literature, the name Milind is associated with the 17th-century Marathi poet Milind Raj. He was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement and is known for his devotional poetry dedicated to the Hindu deities Vithoba and Rukmini.
More recently, in the 20th century, Milind Soman, born in 1965, is a well-known Indian actor, model, and fitness enthusiast. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in popular Bollywood films and has also been a successful model, appearing in numerous advertising campaigns.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Milind. Its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language and its appearances in various historical texts, religious scriptures, and literary works have contributed to the enduring legacy of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Milind by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Milind was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Milind: questions and answers
How popular is the name Milind in the UK right now?
In 2007, Milind was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Milind most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Milind in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Milind?
An Indian name meaning immensely intelligent or ingenious.
How many people are called Milind in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Milind across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.