Meilani Girl

Popularity: #623 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmay-LAH-nee / meɪˈlɑːni

Hawaiian; English

Meaning

Hawaiian: 'heavenly flower'; English: 'gift from God'

Historical & Cultural Background

Meilani is a name of Hawaiian origin, often associated with beauty and nature. In Hawaiian culture, names are significant and often reflect the environment or familial connections. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it is embraced for its melodic sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Meilani has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

MelinaElianaSelenaAlaniKalaniMireyaMirellaMina

Variants

  • Meilani
  • Maylani

International Variants

  • Mélanie (French)
  • Melania (Italian)

Famous people named Meilani

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Fictional characters named Meilani

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Sibling Suggestions

MaliaLeilaniKailaniNalaniAilani

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Meilani was first seen in the United States in 1982. Meilani has ranked as high as #1023 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Meilani has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Meilani (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 43
15%
TX 37
13%
FL 27
9%
NY 23
8%
GA 21
7%
PA 19
7%
AZ 13
4%
NC 11
4%
IL 11
4%
IN 11
4%
OH 10
3%
NJ 9
3%
KS 8
3%
CO 8
3%
TN 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19825
19845
198714
198819
19899
19906
19928
199314
19949
19958
199610
199711
199814
199911
200018
200119
200212
200318
200424
200532
200619
200724
200827
200931
201024
201125
201222
201319
201462
2015287
2016263
2017295
2018332
2019305
2020300
2021227
2022284
2023320
2024340