Milaan
A masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "beloved, darling".
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Milaan. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Milaan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milaan births was 2023 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Milaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Milaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
2023
13 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,841
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Milaan
Milaan is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 47 total registrations, 10 (21.3%) were male and 37 (78.7%) were female.
Milaan as a male name
- Ranked #13,497 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Milaan as a female name
- Ranked #11,841 in 2023
- 8 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (8 births)
Popularity
Milaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Milaan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 23 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Milaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Milaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Milaan
The name Milaan has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the word "milan," which means "union" or "meeting." This name is believed to have originated in ancient India, where it was used to signify the coming together of two people, families, or communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Milaan can be traced back to Hindu scriptures and ancient Sanskrit texts, where it was often associated with auspicious occasions and ceremonies. In these texts, the name was sometimes used as a metaphor for the union of the divine and the mortal realms.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Milaan was Milaan Singh, a Rajput warrior who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle and is mentioned in several historical records from the Mughal era.
In the 18th century, Milaan Chand was a prominent scholar and poet from the court of the Maratha Empire. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still studied and celebrated today.
During the Indian independence movement of the 19th and 20th centuries, Milaan Nair was a prominent activist and freedom fighter. He spent several years in British prisons for his involvement in the struggle for India's independence.
Milaan Kundera, the renowned Czech writer and novelist, was born in 1929. His works, such as "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and "The Book of Laughter and Forgetting," have been widely acclaimed and translated into numerous languages.
In the world of sports, Milaan Gambhir was a distinguished Indian cricketer who played for the national team from 2004 to 2016. He was known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to perform under pressure.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Milaan. The name's deep-rooted connection to the concepts of union and meeting has made it a popular choice across various cultures and traditions.
People
Milaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Milaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Milaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Milaan a common name?
We classify Milaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Milaan was 2023, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milaan is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Milaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Milaan a female name?
Yes, 78.7% of people registered as Milaan in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Milaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Milaan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Milaan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Milaan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.