Rising since 2003, #2,564 for girls today.
Popularity of Miliana since 2003
Babies named Miliana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 548 |
| 2020s | 399 |
Meaning & origin
Miliana is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2003 and has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018. As of 2025, it ranks 2,564, with about 1 in 23,636 newborn girls receiving the name. Its top states of use are Texas and California, reflecting broader trends in contemporary naming. The name's melodic sound and feminine ending make it a typical example of the fashionable -iana suffix, akin to names like Juliana or Liliana. While its etymology is uncertain, it is likely a blend of the popular root "Mil-" from names like Milena or Mila, combined with the popular suffix "-iana." This construction places Miliana squarely in the category of modern American coinages, unbound by traditional linguistic origins.
Miliana is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending elements from names such as Milena (Slavic origin, meaning "gracious" or "dear") and Liana (a short form of names like Juliana or a name of its own). It follows a fashionable pattern of creating melodic feminine names ending in -ana or -ianna. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and has been gaining popularity since.
Where Miliana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Miliana” around the world
Where Miliana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mili, Liana, Ana, Mia
Sibling names for Miliana
Names that share Miliana's style, for a brother or sister.
