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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gracious, dear one (feminine form of Milan)
- Origin
- Slavic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mih-LAH-nah
Milana is a Slavic girl's name, the feminine form of Milan, and carries the meaning "gracious, dear one." It's pronounced mih-LAH-nah. If you like names that feel worldly and outward-looking while still sounding modern, Milana fits that profile.
Meaning & Origin of Milana
Meaning: Gracious, dear one (feminine form of Milan).
Origin: Slavic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Milana
mih-LAH-nahIPA /mɪˈlɑːnə/
Popularity of Milana
Milana reached its highest point on the SSA list at #678 in 2015, when 421 girls were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #783, with 359 babies named Milana that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Milana mean?
Gracious, dear one (feminine form of Milan). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Milana?
Milana is pronounced mih-LAH-nah (IPA: /mɪˈlɑːnə/).
Is Milana a popular name right now?
Milana peaked at #678 in 2015 and is ranked #783 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1947–2024.)
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