Declining since 2014, #1,721 for girls today.
Popularity of Milania since 2000
Babies named Milania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 172 |
| 2010s | 2,606 |
| 2020s | 646 |
Meaning & origin
Milania is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2000 and saw a steep rise, peaking at rank 1721 in 2014. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, though it remains in use with a 2025 rank of 1721 and a 1-in-13,621 birth rate. The name is most popular in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts, reflecting a concentration in Northeastern states with large Italian-American and Slavic communities. Its sound aligns with the popular trend of names ending in -ia, and while its etymology is debated, it likely draws from the Slavic root 'milu' meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. Milania has not yet produced famous bearers, but its similarity to names like Melanie and Milana keeps it in circulation.
Milania is generally considered a feminine form of Milan, a Slavic name derived from the element 'milu' meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It also bears resemblance to the Latin name Aemilianus, from which Emilia and Emily derive. The name gained modest popularity in the United States after 2000, influenced by the similar name Melanie and the fashion for -ia endings.
Where Milania is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mila, Mimi, Lani, Nia
Sibling names for Milania
Names that share Milania's style, for a brother or sister.
