Baby Name Popularity Profile

Milani

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Milani.

✦ From Milan or to caress 🌍 Italian, Other modern traditional
National Rank (2025) #288
All-Time Peak Rank #235 Achieved 2022
Total U.S. Births 11,646 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1991 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 1,299 births in 2022
💡 The Milani Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning From Milan or to caress
Language Origin Italian, Other
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Italian surname Milani, meaning 'from Milan'. Also associated with Hawaiian meaning 'to caress, to soothe'.
Common Nicknames
Mila Lani Mimi
Alternative Spellings
Milanie
Pronunciation: mee-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
modern traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Milani

According to SSA data, Milani achieved its highest historical rank of #235 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,299 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 147.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 30 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Milani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +147.8% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,299 births in 2022
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 8 yrs
Registry Streak 30 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 62
2000s: 612
2010s: 4,156
2020s: 6,816

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mi-la-ni
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Florida
Top States Florida, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, Rhode Island
States with Data 42
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Florida #199 994 2022 +2.2% Growth
Nevada #227 89 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #279 294 2024 +4.0% Growth
Georgia #128 619 2022 +26.2% Growth
Rhode Island #117 65 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #237 473 2021 7.9% Decline
Texas #265 1,160 2022 +21.5% Growth
Maryland #221 225 2023 7.7% Decline
Delaware Unranked 29 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #253 405 2022 2.2% Decline
Connecticut #314 153 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #220 233 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #295 289 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #218 608 2021 14.8% Decline
New York #316 893 2020 49.1% Decline
California #362 1,130 2022 +3.4% Growth
South Carolina #238 160 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #188 186 2023 7.7% Decline
Pennsylvania #383 489 2020 49.1% Decline
New Mexico #364 47 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #572 102 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #256 366 2021 +4.8% Growth
Washington #660 122 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #339 149 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #301 277 2020 21.1% Decline
Indiana #506 170 2020 46.2% Decline
Massachusetts #507 172 2022 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #181 31 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #424 145 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #176 81 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #471 141 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #314 62 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #468 47 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #331 67 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #475 47 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #489 65 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #493 52 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #424 36 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #795 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #352 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Name Suggestions

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