Milan
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Gracious, dear, beloved
Origin: Slavic
Popularity: Ranked #242 in 2025 with 1,418 babies born.
History: Milan derives from the Slavic element 'mil,' meaning grace or favor, making it a Slavic equivalent of the Latin names meaning beloved. The city of Milan in northern Italy shares the name but has a different Latin origin. As a given name Milan is popular across Slavic countries and has grown in Western Europe and the United States.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Milan? About 1 in 1,870 babies born in 2025 were named Milan, or roughly 4.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Milan
What does the name Milan mean?
Milan means “Gracious, dear, beloved” from Slavic roots.
What is the origin of the name Milan?
Milan has Slavic origin. The traditional meaning is “Gracious, dear, beloved”.
How popular is Milan?
Milan ranked #242 in 2025 — given to 1,418 babies that year.
When was Milan most popular?
Milan peaked in 2024 with 1,552 babies registered that year.
Is Milan a boy or girl name?
Milan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 66% of Milans are boys and 34% are girls.
Is the name Milan rising or falling in popularity?
Milan has risen 393 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #635 in 2020 to #242 in 2025.
How long has Milan been recorded?
Milan appears in birth records across 122 years — from 1885 through 2025.