Milana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Milana is a name of Slavic origin, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It has evolved from related names like Milena and Mila. The name is often associated with kindness and has gained popularity in modern times, especially in Slavic countries. It has no biblical relevance, and notable individuals with this name include actress Milana Vayntrub.
The name Milana is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Milana has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Milana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6090th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9832nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7071st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1676th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 757th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Milana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Milana"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈlɑːnə/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
Milana is derived from the Slavic root 'mil', which means 'gracious' or 'dear'. This name is often associated with kindness and favor.
Meaning
gracious, dear, favor
Language Evolution
Milena, Mila, Milan
Historical Usage
Milana has gained popularity in various Slavic regions, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries, as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Milena, Mila, Milly
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Milana is perceived as a beautiful and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Milana Vayntrub, Milana Kolesnikova
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Milana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Milana"
"Milana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6090th of 12526 | 73 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9832nd of 19264 | 48 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7071st of 27321 | 167 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1676th of 35406 | 1,923 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 757th of 30306 | 4,479 |
Regional Popularity of "Milana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Milana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
73.25% 3278th/4475 |
- |
77.38% 4888th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.30% 1755th/4582 |
23.06% 1191st/5164 |
30.49% 2230th/7313 |
16.83% 1256th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.08% 840th/3984 |
12.46% 559th/4487 |
14.53% 991st/6822 |
9.59% 602nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Milana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Milana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.