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Milani
OriginVariation of Milana or Melanie
Meaning"from Milan"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girls#288
2025 SSA
About Milani
Is Milani an elaboration of Italian city name Milan or is it a modern form of Melanie? Milani has very quickly gained popularity over the last decade, potentially because of its trendy -i ending or its similarity to other Mil- favourites like Mila and Miles.
Milani is also given to boys.
Pronounced mih-LAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Milani ranked #13521 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #13424 in 2021.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #959 | 279 | 156.2 |
| 2015 | #667 | 429 | 240.3 |
| 2016 | #648 | 454 | 256.2 |
| 2017 | #563 | 539 | 312.2 |
| 2018 | #445 | 722 | 424.4 |
| 2019 | #360 | 876 | 521.9 |
| 2020 | #288 | 1,103 | 682.3 |
| 2021 | #302 | 1,052 | 641.1 |
| 2022 | #234 | 1,298 | 791.4 |
| 2023 | #271 | 1,155 | 719.8 |
| 2024 | #278 | 1,137 | 701.8 |
| 2025 | #288 | 1,063 | 661.4 |
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Milani for girls
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- Milani SamuelsGirl
daughter of NFl player and reality TV personalities Chris and Monique Samuels ("Real Housewives of the Potomac")
- Leyla Milani (Khoshbin)Girl
Canadian model
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