Gracious or dear
Milany is likely a modern elaboration of the Slavic root 'mil', meaning gracious or dear. It may also be influenced by the name Melanie or the city name Milan, though it functions primarily as a contemporary American invention. Its rare usage gives it a unique, melodic quality while retaining a familiar sound.
Less common today
Milany isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,285 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).