Millan is of Arabic origin, meaning 'elegant' or 'beautiful'. It is a unisex name, but it is more commonly used for males. The name gained prominence in the Western world during the 20th century, with notable figures like Italian actor and director Roberto De Niro, born Robert Anthony De Niro Jr., often going by his middle name Millan.
"The name Millan experienced a significant boom in popularity in recent years, with a peak of 20 births in 2013 and another high of 18 births in both 2014 and 2015. However, the trend has been fluctuating since then, reaching as low as 6 births in 2018 and as high as 18 births in 2023."