Milana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Milana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Milana?
Milana is spelled M-I-L-A-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Milana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Milana is often interpreted as “gracious” or “dear” based on Slavic linguistic roots.
- Origin
- Milana is predominantly used in Slavic-speaking countries and is considered a feminine given name of Slavic origin.
- Pronunciation
- mi-LAH-na · 3 syllables
Milana Popularity in 2025
Rank#812
Recorded Births336
- Girls usage fell 29 places to #812 and recorded 24 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Milana Mean?
Milana is often interpreted as “gracious” or “dear” based on Slavic linguistic roots.
Origin: Milana is predominantly used in Slavic-speaking countries and is considered a feminine given name of Slavic origin.
How Do You Pronounce Milana?
Pronunciationmi-LAH-na
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Milana?
- History
- Milana has been used in various Slavic cultures, with documented use in Eastern European regions during the 20th century and continuing into the 21st century.
Milana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 336 | #812 |
| 2024 | Girls | 360 | #783 |
| 2023 | Girls | 373 | #755 |
| 2022 | Girls | 372 | #768 |
| 2021 | Girls | 350 | #804 |
| 2020 | Girls | 403 | #699 |
| 2019 | Girls | 298 | #893 |
| 2018 | Girls | 367 | #750 |
| 2017 | Girls | 418 | #693 |
| 2016 | Girls | 396 | #719 |
| 2015 | Girls | 421 | #678 |
| 2014 | Girls | 370 | #756 |
| 2013 | Girls | 352 | #774 |
| 2012 | Girls | 267 | #951 |
| 2011 | Girls | 252 | #999 |
| 2010 | Girls | 208 | #1,165 |
| 2009 | Girls | 194 | #1,258 |
| 2008 | Girls | 168 | #1,415 |
| 2007 | Girls | 174 | #1,385 |
| 2006 | Girls | 166 | #1,375 |
| 2005 | Girls | 110 | #1,778 |
| 2004 | Girls | 97 | #1,925 |
| 2003 | Girls | 61 | #2,610 |
| 2002 | Girls | 60 | #2,582 |
When Was Milana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Girls
421 recorded births
National rank #678
2017 · Girls
418 recorded births
National rank #693
2020 · Girls
403 recorded births
National rank #699
2016 · Girls
396 recorded births
National rank #719
Where Milana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WA | #332 | 22 |
| MA | #444 | 12 |
| IL | #494 | 20 |
| OH | #531 | 19 |
| CT | #540 | 5 |
| FL | #617 | 28 |
| OR | #619 | 5 |
| MI | #638 | 12 |