Milanov (Bulgarian: Миланов) is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Dimitar Milanov (1928–1995), Bulgarian football playerGeorgi Milanov (footballer) (born 1992), Bulgarian football playerGeorgi Milanov (ice hockey) (1952–2014), Bulgarian ice hockey playerIliya Milanov (born 1992), Bulgarian football playerKiril Milanov (1948–2011), Bulgarian football playerMartin Milanov (born 1978), Bulgarian ice hockey playerPhilip Milanov (born 1991), Belgian discus throwerRossen Milanov, Bulgarian conductorYordan Milanov (1867–1932), Bulgarian architectYordan Milanov (officer) (born 1924), Bulgarian military officerZhivko Milanov (born 1984), Bulgarian football playerZinka Milanov (1906–1989), Croatian opera singer