Milani
Milani is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Gracious, favored, or associated with the Italian city of Milan.
Origin and history
Milani is a modern name of recent popular adoption in the United States, likely influenced by the Italian city name Milan and rhythmic name trends like Kehlani or Leilani. Etymologically, it traces back to the Italian place name Milan or the Slavic root meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. In recent years, it has risen rapidly in U.S. popularity for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
11,646 babies in the United States have been named Milani since 1880. It ranks #1500 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #277.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- GA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 62 |
| 2000-2010 | 612 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,156 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,816 |
Nicknames
Mila, Lani
Fun facts
- Milani has seen a significant surge in U.S. rankings in recent years, becoming a mainstream choice for newborn girls.
- Its rise mirrors the popular trend of feminine names ending in the melodic 'lani' or 'ani' sound.