Girl · #2,019 in 2026

Milania

Melania is a feminine given name of Latin origin that derives from the Greek word melaina, the feminine form of the adjective melas meaning "black" or "dark". The name was borne by the two saints Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, and was the origin of the name Melanie. People named Melania include:

Current Rank
#2,019
Peak Rank
#757 (2014)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
-25%
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#757
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
24
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Milania

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Melania is a feminine given name of Latin origin that derives from the Greek word melaina, the feminine form of the adjective melas meaning "black" or "dark". The name was borne by the two saints Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, and was the origin of the name Melanie. People named Melania include:

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The Story of Milania

Milania first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 369 Milanias were born — ranking #757 that year. As of 2026, Milania ranks #2,019 for baby girls with 97 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 4K Milanias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Where is Milania most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • MD
    38%
  • Indonesia
    22%
  • BY
    19%
  • VE
    13%
  • Ireland
    9%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Milania

Phonetically similar names — useful when Milania is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Milania

What does the name Milania mean?
Melania is a feminine given name of Latin origin that derives from the Greek word melaina, the feminine form of the adjective melas meaning "black" or "dark". The name was borne by the two saints Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, and was the origin of the name Melanie. People named Melania include:
How popular is Milania in 2026?
In 2026, Milania ranks #2,019 among girls' names in the U.S., with 97 babies given the name that year.
When was Milania most popular?
Milania reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #757 that year with 369 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Milania most popular?
Milania has historically been most popular in Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Milania.
Is Milania a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Milania is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Milania?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Milania include Tressa, Junie, Andra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Milania

Milania is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Milania's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #757. Use the chart and map above to compare Milania's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.