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Milana

Girl name · 104 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Milana: 104 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2016.

Milana is a name with richly varied origins, most commonly traced to the Slavic element *milŭ*, meaning "gracious" or "dear," making it a close relative of names like Milena and Milan. It also emerges as a feminine form of the Roman name Aemilianus, from the Latin *aemulus*, meaning "rival" or "striving," tying it to the Emilia family. Among notable bearers, Russian tennis player Milana Zhabrailova carries the name into sport, while the young actress Milana Vayntrub is beloved for her comedic roles. The name shares its root with the Italian city of Milan, though the city's name likely derives from a separate Celtic or Latin origin. A further charm of Milana is its international appeal, equally at home in Scotland, Eastern Europe, and the English-speaking world.