Milani is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5548 in 2003 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,298 births ranking #234. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 120.0%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 83,048 girls born was named Milani. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Milani is a modern English name most plausibly linked to Milan, with some sources also noting possible influence from Melanie. It is better described as a recent created-style name than as a single old traditional form.
Behind the Name gives Milani a clearer route than the earlier broad draft: it is treated as a modern English name based on Milan, though a Melanie-style influence may also be present. That keeps the entry accurate without overstating certainty.