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Milani

♂ Boy

Pronounced mih-LAH-nee /mɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Milani is an Italian surname meaning 'from Milan', used as a given name. In the U.S. it is far more often a girl's name; used here for a boy, and we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: Milani is an Italian surname meaning 'from Milan' (said 'mih-LAH-nee'). It is usually a girl's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningMilani is an Italian surname meaning 'from Milan', used as a given name. In the U.S. it is far more often a girl's name; used here for a boy, and we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#13521 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Milani is an Italian surname of place-name type: 'from Milan', the great northern city. As a first name it arrived on the American scene largely through fashion and beauty associations and has grown chiefly as a girls' name, alongside Milan and Milania. Used here for a boy, with that strong girl lean noted (said 'mih-LAH-nee').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S., against much heavier girls' use. Rare, Italian, and lyrical.

Did you know? Milani simply means 'from Milan' in Italian — a surname turned given name. In the U.S. it is used overwhelmingly for girls, which we note honestly (said 'mih-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Milani — Italian surname 'from Milan'; predominantly a girls' name in U.S. use

Variations

MilanMillaniMilano

Nicknames

MilLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Milani mean?

Milani is an Italian surname meaning 'from Milan'.

How do you pronounce Milani?

It's said mih-LAH-nee /mɪˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Milani a boy or girl name?

Here Milani is used as a boy's name, though in the U.S. it is far more often a girl's name — we note the lean.

How popular is Milani?

Milani is a rare name for boys in the U.S., against much heavier use for girls.

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