Miliana
2025 SSA
About Miliana
Miliana is a feminine name with multicultural roots. It likely derives from Slavic origins as a variant of Milena, meaning 'gracious' or 'favored'. The name may also be connected to Latin 'milia' (thousand) or could be a blend of names like Mila and Ana/Anna. In some cultures, it might be associated with the word for 'gentle' or 'dear one'. Miliana has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels and soft consonants. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, it has gained modest popularity in parts of Eastern Europe and among parents seeking distinctive yet feminine-sounding names with international appeal. The '-ana' suffix gives it a romantic, elegant quality.
Pronounced mil-ee-AH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Miliana ranked #2574 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2202 for girls in 2018.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,214 | 51 | 28.5 |
| 2015 | #2,989 | 58 | 32.5 |
| 2016 | #2,554 | 70 | 39.5 |
| 2017 | #2,455 | 74 | 42.9 |
| 2018 | #2,202 | 85 | 50 |
| 2019 | #2,843 | 59 | 35.2 |
| 2020 | #2,921 | 56 | 34.6 |
| 2021 | #2,628 | 66 | 40.2 |
| 2022 | #2,624 | 67 | 40.9 |
| 2023 | #2,390 | 76 | 47.4 |
| 2024 | #2,639 | 66 | 40.7 |
| 2025 | #2,574 | 68 | 42.3 |