Milliana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin "mille" meaning "thousand".
Name Census estimates that about 636 living Americans carry the first name Milliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Milliana today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milliana births was 2024 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milliana. 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 Milliana with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
636
~ 1 in 538,922 Americans
Peak year
2024
63 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,728
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Milliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Milliana 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 332 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Milliana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Milliana 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 Milliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Millianas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Milliana, while Ohio, Georgia, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Milliana
The name Milliana is a variation of the Latin name Miliana, which originated in the ancient Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "miles," meaning soldier or warrior. The name likely gained popularity during the times of the Roman military conquests and expansions.
In its earliest form, Miliana was a feminine name given to girls born to Roman soldiers or families with a strong military background. The addition of the second "l" in Milliana is thought to be a later modification, possibly influenced by other languages or regional dialects over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Milliana can be found in a Roman census document from the 2nd century AD, listing a woman named Milliana Claudia residing in the province of Gaul (modern-day France).
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Milliana. In the 5th century, Milliana of Carthage was a Christian martyr who was executed for her religious beliefs during the persecutions of the Vandal king Huneric.
During the Renaissance period, Milliana Bucciolini (1451-1518) was an Italian poet and writer from Florence, known for her contributions to the literary circles of her time.
In the 18th century, Milliana Dolcetti (1712-1788) was a renowned Italian painter and engraver, whose works were highly regarded for their attention to detail and lifelike representations.
Moving into the 19th century, Milliana Strozzi (1819-1892) was an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist, known for her charitable efforts and support of various social causes in her region.
Another notable figure was Milliana Fernández (1901-1982), a Mexican artist and sculptor whose works explored themes of indigenous culture and identity.
While the name Milliana may have evolved and been influenced by various cultures over time, its roots can be traced back to the Latin language and the ancient Roman civilization, carrying a connection to the concept of strength, valor, and military heritage.
People
Milliana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Milliana 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
Milliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 636 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milliana 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 538,922 US residents.
Is Milliana a common name?
We classify Milliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 641 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Milliana was 2024, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milliana 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 Milliana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Milliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Milliana 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 Milliana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Milliana 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 Milliana 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 have the name Milliana?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Milliana at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.