Milana
mih-LAH-nah
✦ Meaning
“The feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic element mil meaning 'gracious,' 'kind,' or 'dear.' Milana is widely used across Serbia, Croatia, Russia, and Ukraine, evoking both intimate warmth and the effortless glamour of the Italian city that shares its name.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #783 in the United States.
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3
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Famous Bearers
- Milana Vayntrub (actress and activist)
- Milana Markovic (volleyball player)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Common throughout the Slavic world; resonates in Italian-speaking cultures through its connection to Milan; the short form Mila travels beautifully across languages
People Also Ask
The feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic element mil meaning 'gracious,' 'kind,' or 'dear.' Milana is widely used across Serbia, Croatia, Russia, and Ukraine, evoking both intimate warmth and the effortless glamour of the Italian city that shares its name.
Milana is currently ranked #783 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Milana include Mila, Lana.
Names that pair beautifully with Milana include Stefan, Alexei, Ivan, Irina, Dmitri.