Updated May 24, 2023

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Latin: From the middle of the plain; From Milan 

What Does Milani Mean and Stand For? 

The name Milani is a place name, referring to the Italian city. It is a great gender-neutral name for any baby. 

 

Syllables: 3

How Popular Is The Name Milani

Family name origins & meanings

  • Italian : variant of Milano. This is a typical Lombardic surname; there almost all surnames derived from place names have a pluralized form.

What Does the Name Milani Mean? 

Milani is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin, meaning "from the middle of the plain." It may also be a place name referring to the Italian city of Milan, or a variation of the name Melanie. It is particularly popular for girls.

How Popular is the Name Milani? 

Milani is the #302 most popular girls' name in the U.S., according to 2021 Social Security Administration data. It has been gaining rapid popularity since first appearing on the baby name charts in 2014 at #959. It does not rank in the top 1,000 as a boys' name. 

However, Milani ranks #4 on FamilyEducation.com

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Milani was at its peak popularity in April 2022. 

Popularity of the Name Milani in the United States 

Milani was searched for most often in the following states: 

  • California
  • Texas
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois 
  • New Mexico 

Variations and Nicknames for Milani 

Pairs Well with These Middle Names 

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Milani meaning and origin