Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Milana

Milana is a Slavic female name used mostly by Serbians (Милана); it’s considered a variant of Milena (Милена) as well as the female form of Milan. Mila, Milan, Milena and Milana are examples of Eastern European names which developed from the Slavic element “mil” meaning “gracious, dear”. In fact, Slavic-American actress Mila Kunis’s birth name is Milena Kunis (she hails from the Ukraine). Milena is also said to have been popularized by South Slavic people residing around the Balkans at the turn of the 20th century in honor of Milena Vukotić (1847-1923), Queen Consort of Montenegro (wife of King Nicholas I of Montenegro) and mother-in-law to Italy’s last King, Victor Emmanuel III, through her daughter Elena of Montenegro. For Americans, currently interest in the name Milana seems to have been inspired by names like Mila, Milan and Milania – all three of which are showing surprising gains in usage right now.

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Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME MILANA

The number Five personality loves the excitement of life and can easily adapt to all situations. As natural adventurers, these personalities thrive on the new and unexpected and prefer to be in constant motion. It makes them feel alive. They'll stir up some action if there's not enough around, and as inherent risk-takers they enjoy pushing the envelope. Naturally rebellious, the Five personality has no fear and never resists change.  Traveling and new experiences feed their souls. Fives are very social and attract friends with ease. People love to be around the Five fun-loving and exciting energy.  This is also a lucky number in numerology (like the Threes), so fortune seems to shine on them, helped along by their own optimism and good-nature. Fives have a quick wit, a cerebral mind, and are generally very persuasive. 

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME MILANA

Milana just appeared on America’s Top 1000 list of baby girl names in 2011. Although she’s currently ranked at the very bottom of that list, at least she made her debut. Milana is a lovely choice in a name for parents drawn to the “dear” Mil- names. Mila is going gangbusters thanks to the talented actress Mila Kunis, but Milan and Milania are also flexing their muscles on the charts today. There’s no doubt that all of these are lovely and “gracious” name choices. Mila is the most minimalistic and approachable. Milan is the most gender-neutral sounding and obviously reminiscent of a place name. Milania is a fancy-pants, elaborate Latinate version (practically invented by Teresa Giudice). While Milana is just sweet and straight-forward. Both Milena and Milana are great name choices for parents who want to show off a little of their Slavic heritage.

Quick Facts

ON MILANA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

Slavic

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

772

PRONUNCIATION:

mee-LA-nah

SIMPLE MEANING:

Gracious, dear

Characteristics

OF MILANA

Freedom-loving

Adventurous

Adaptable

Intellectual

Easygoing

Progressive

Sensual

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Famous People

NAMED MILANA

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Children of Famous People

NAMED MILANA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME MILANA

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