A familiar Russian name with steady appeal.
A female given name.
Milana is a girl's baby name of Slavic origin, a feminine elaboration of Milan, meaning "gracious" or "dear," from the Slavic root mil. It has been used across Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans for generations.
In the United States, Milana gained visibility partly through actress Milana Vayntrub, known to millions as Lily from AT&T commercials. The name's soft, flowing sound and exotic yet pronounceable quality have driven its steady rise.
Milana climbed 1154 spots in the last 20 years — from #1937 to #783.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,857 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 3,349 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 1,116 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 199 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 54 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 22 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 42 | — |
| 1950s | 45 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 6 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 359 | #783 |
| 2023 | 373 | #755 |
| 2022 | 372 | #769 |
| 2021 | 350 | #804 |
| 2020 | 403 | #699 |
| 2019 | 298 | #894 |
| 2018 | 367 | #750 |
| 2017 | 418 | #696 |
| 2016 | 396 | #720 |
| 2015 | 421 | #678 |
| 2014 | 370 | #756 |
| 2013 | 352 | #774 |
| 2012 | 267 | #953 |
| 2011 | 252 | #1002 |
| 2010 | 208 | #1173 |
| 2009 | 194 | #1262 |
| 2008 | 168 | #1419 |
| 2007 | 174 | #1386 |
| 2006 | 166 | #1377 |
| 2005 | 110 | #1786 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1947–2024) · Methodology