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At a Glance: Name: Milan – Meaning: dear, kind, gracious – Origin: Slavic – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: mih-LAHN
Milan is a Slavic name that works for a child of any gender, with a meaning of "dear, kind, gracious." It's pronounced mih-LAHN, and it carries a vintage, worldly feel — an old-world name that reads current.
Meaning & Origin of Milan
Meaning: Dear, kind, gracious.
Origin: Slavic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Milan
Phonetic: mih-LAHN IPA: /mɪˈlɑːn/
Popularity of Milan
Milan hit its peak at #230 in 2023, with 1,521 babies given the name that year, then eased slightly to #231 in 2024 even as the count rose to 1,552.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1885–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Milan mean?
Dear, kind, gracious. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Milan)
How do you pronounce Milan?
Milan is pronounced mih-LAHN (IPA: /mɪˈlɑːn/).
Is Milan a popular name right now?
Milan is near its all-time peak (#230 in 2023), ranked #231 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)
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