Miliani
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Italian "mille" meaning "thousand".
Name Census estimates that about 606 living Americans carry the first name Miliani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Miliani today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miliani births was 2008 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miliani. 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
606
~ 1 in 565,601 Americans
Peak year
2008
37 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,612
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Miliani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Miliani from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 258 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Miliani remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miliani 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 Miliani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Milianis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Miliani, while Florida, Illinois, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Miliani
The name Miliani is believed to have its roots in the ancient Italian language, originating from the Latin word "milianus," which means "a person from Milan." This association suggests that the name may have been initially used by those residing in or around the city of Milan, located in the northern region of Lombardy, Italy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Miliani was predominantly found in historical records and documents from various regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding Milan. It is possible that the name gained popularity among the noble families and influential individuals of that era, as many sought to establish a connection with the prestigious city.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miliani can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the chronicles of a prominent Milanese family. Notably, a certain Miliani di Monza, born in 1175, was a respected scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 14th century, the name Miliani gained further recognition with the birth of Miliani Visconti, a member of the powerful Visconti family that ruled over the Duchy of Milan. Miliani Visconti, born in 1325, was a skilled diplomat and played a crucial role in negotiating alliances and treaties between Milan and other Italian city-states.
As the Renaissance period unfolded, the name Miliani continued to be associated with artistic and cultural achievements. One notable figure was Miliani da Vinci, a distant relative of the renowned polymath Leonardo da Vinci, who was a talented painter and sculptor in her own right, born in 1480.
In the realm of literature, the name Miliani gained prominence with the birth of Miliani Boccaccio in 1515, a celebrated poet and author who drew inspiration from the works of the famous Giovanni Boccaccio. Her poetic masterpieces were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the era.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Miliani Garibaldi, born in 1745, was a courageous military leader who fought alongside the legendary Giuseppe Garibaldi in the Italian unification movements. Her bravery and dedication to the cause of Italian independence earned her a place in the annals of history.
While these are just a few examples, the name Miliani has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and beyond.
People
Miliani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miliani 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
Miliani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miliani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 606 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miliani 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 565,601 US residents.
Is Miliani a common name?
We classify Miliani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 612 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miliani most popular?
The single biggest year for Miliani was 2008, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miliani is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Miliani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miliani 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.