Milan
Milan is a unisex name of Slavic origin meaning “gracious, kind; also Italian city.” It ranked #242 in the United States in 2025. A Slavic given name derived from 'milu' meaning grace or kindness.
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how do you pronounce Milan?
mih-LAN
where does the name Milan come from?
A Slavic name from the element mil, kind, loving or gracious, first a diminutive for names beginning Mil-; in Persian it means desire. The Italian city of Milan, from Mediolanum, is unrelated.
The Italian city of Milan (Milano) is unrelated etymologically, but the two associations give the name both Slavic warmth and cosmopolitan flair.
how popular is this name?
Milan has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 57 years since 1885, and fell outside it for 84. It peaked at #230 in 2023, and ranked #242 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #242 |
| 2024 | #231 |
| 2023 | #230 |
| 2022 | #326 |
| 2021 | #388 |
| 2020 | #431 |
| 2019 | #451 |
| 2018 | #451 |
| 2017 | #465 |
| 2016 | #451 |
| 1950 | #885 |
| 1940 | #881 |
| 1930 | #749 |
| 1920 | #687 |
| 1885 | #836 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Milan fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Milan
Milan was among the top 5 boys' names in Serbia in 2012, the top 20 in Slovakia in 2004, eighth in the Netherlands in 2007 and seventh in Flanders in 2009.
who are famous people named Milan?
- Milan Kundera (novelist)
- Milan (son of Shakira and Gerard Piqué)
what names are similar to Milan?
what names go well with Milan?
Sibling names that share Milan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Milan
What does the name Milan mean?
Milan means “gracious, kind; also Italian city”.
What is the origin of the name Milan?
Milan comes from the Slavic naming tradition.
How popular is the name Milan?
Milan ranked #242 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2023, at #230, and it has spent 57 years in the top 1,000 since 1885.
Is Milan a boy or girl name?
Milan is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Milan?
Milan is pronounced mih-LAN, with 2 syllables.
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