Milania
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Milania: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2015.
Milania is a modern elaboration of Milana, which itself derives from the Slavic element *milu*, meaning "gracious" or "dear." It can also be viewed as a feminine form of Milan, a name linked to the Italian city that shares the same root—though the city's name likely stems from an ancient Celtic or Germanic source meaning "middle of the plain." The name gained wider recognition through Melania Trump, wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump, though she spells it with an "e." No significant Scottish bearers have emerged yet, but the name's gentle, melodic quality has made it a fashionable choice across many cultures. Its rising popularity in Scotland reflects a broader trend toward elegant, international names with a soft, feminine finish.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20155 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7923 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y