Milana
Meaninggracious, dear · Slavic
- US rank
- #812
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #678 in 2015
336 babies were named Milana in the US in 2025. It has dropped 113 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1947–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Milana you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,782 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Milana, 336 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Milana would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMilana first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #678.
- Then vs nowMilana is 9.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 43,290 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,782.
- TrendMilana has slipped 113 places over the last five years and now sits at #812. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMilana is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #332, followed by Massachusetts (#444) and Illinois (#494). It's in the top 1,000 in 17 states.
- MeaningIn Slavic, Milana means “gracious, dear”. Our records link it to Italian and Russian roots.
About the name Milana
Milana is a girl name of Italian and Russian origin meaning “gracious, dear”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ana”. US birth records list Milana for girls from 1947 to 2025, in 60 of those 79 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #678 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #812, with 336 babies.
Origin:Italian namesRussian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.1 | 882,353 girls |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 418,410 girls |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 432,900 girls |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 321,543 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 89,606 girls |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,700 girls |
| 2010s | 191 | 5,224 girls |
| 2020s | 226 | 4,434 girls |
Other spellings of Milana
More Italian girl names
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Milana
What does the name Milana mean?
Milana means “gracious, dear” in Slavic.
What is the origin of the name Milana?
Milana has Italian, Russian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Milana a boy or girl name?
Milana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Milana?
Milana ranked #812 for US girls in 2025, given to 336 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#678).