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Milania

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Pronounced meel-AN-ya /mil.ˈæn.jΙ™/Medium

Meaning: Gracious, dearMedium

In 30 seconds: Milania is a Croatian girl's name meaning 'gracious' or 'dear', a warm name from the South Slavic naming world.
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Origin MediumCroatian, English
MeaningGracious, dear
U.S. rank (2024)#1983 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births99 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,304

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201420002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

From Croatian, the name carries the sense of being gracious and dear, qualities long valued in given names across the region. Its full, four-syllable shape gives it an ornate, romantic feel. As a name it stays close to its Croatian roots.

The rolling vowels make it sound flowing and affectionate, matching its 'dear' meaning. It echoes the wider Melanie and Milana family in sound, lending it a familiar yet distinctive character.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Milania is 'gracious, dear', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Milania β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Milania…

Milanaβ€” A closely related Slavic name with the same warm feel
Melaniaβ€” Near-identical in sound with a gracious, dear sense
Milenaβ€” A Slavic relative sharing the gentle 'mil-' opening
Melanieβ€” Echoes the sound and the dear, gracious tone
Milaβ€” A short Slavic name from the same 'mil' (dear) root

Frequently Asked

What does the name Milania mean?

Milania is usually explained as meaning 'gracious, dear' and is most often linked with Croatian tradition.

How do you pronounce Milania?

It's commonly said meel-AN-ya /mil.ˈæn.jΙ™/.

Is Milania a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Milania is used as a girl name.

How popular is Milania?

In 2024, Milania ranked #1983 in the U.S. for girls, with 99 births recorded.