Slavic name from mil, "gracious, dear"; also the name of the Italian city, which gives it cosmopolitan appeal.
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gentle
How it ages.
Milan gained traction as a unisex place name choice starting in 2000s, now in moderate growth phase.
The cultural moment.
North America shows Milan rising gradually since 2010 as place-name trend grows, stronger for boys than girls, driven by modern sophistication. Also spelled Milann. Currently ranks #14 in the Netherlands, #15 in Germany, #88 in Austria and #99 in France.