Milania
Milania is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Gracious, favored, or dear.
Origin and history
Milania is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, closely related to names like Milena and Melania, meaning gracious, dear, or favored. In the United States, the name gained broader visibility in the mid-2000s, partly influenced by celebrity media exposure. It offers a soft, melodic alternative to more traditional Latinate names like Amelia or Olivia.
Popularity in the United States
3,424 babies in the United States have been named Milania since 1880. It ranks #3030 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1462.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.3 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- NJ (11.1 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,606 |
| 2020-2029 | 646 |
Nicknames
Mila, Lania, Lia
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Slavic root element 'mil-', which translates to 'gracious' or 'dear'.
- Milania saw an increase in usage in the United States following the popularization of reality television figures in the late 2000s.