Miliana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek meaning "desired".
Name Census estimates that about 993 living Americans carry the first name Miliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Miliana today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miliana births was 2018 (85 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miliana. 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.
People living today
993
~ 1 in 345,171 Americans
Peak year
2018
85 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,639
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Miliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Miliana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 548 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Miliana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miliana 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 Miliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Milianas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Miliana, while Washington, New York, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Miliana
The name Miliana is derived from the Slavic languages, with its origins tracing back to the 9th century. It is a feminine form of the male name Milan, which means "gracious" or "dear" in various Slavic tongues, such as Serbian and Croatian. The name's roots can be traced to the Proto-Slavic word "milъ," meaning "gracious" or "pleasing."
Miliana gained prominence during the Middle Ages in the Balkan region, where Slavic cultures flourished. Historical references to individuals bearing this name can be found in medieval chronicles and records from the region. One notable example is Miliana Vladislavić, a Serbian noblewoman who lived in the 14th century and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Serbia.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Miliana date back to the 12th century, with mentions in various Slavic texts and documents. Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne this name, including Miliana Terzi, an Italian painter and engraver active in the 16th century, known for her intricate artwork and etchings.
Another prominent figure was Miliana Pavlović, a Serbian poet and writer who lived in the 19th century (1830-1905). Her works contributed significantly to the literary landscape of her time, reflecting the social and cultural values of the Serbian people.
In the realm of arts and culture, Miliana Semenovna Drahomanova (1856-1935) was a Ukrainian writer and feminist activist, renowned for her contributions to the women's rights movement and her literary works that explored the roles and struggles of women in society.
Miliana Marković (1924-2010) was a Serbian actress and theater director, widely acclaimed for her performances on stage and in films. She left an indelible mark on the Serbian cultural scene and inspired generations of artists with her dedication to her craft.
While the name Miliana has its roots in the Slavic cultures, it has since gained popularity and recognition across various regions and ethnicities, transcending its original linguistic and cultural boundaries.
People
Miliana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miliana 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
Miliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 993 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miliana 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 345,171 US residents.
Is Miliana a common name?
We classify Miliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,000 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Miliana was 2018, when 85 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miliana is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Miliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miliana 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.
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.