Meilani
Meilani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Heavenly beauty or dark/heavenly, combining elements associated with 'beauty' or 'May' and 'lani' (heaven/sky).
Origin and history
Meilani is a modern name choice with strong Hawaiian roots, likely derived from elements such as 'mei' (from May or modern phonetic trends) combined with 'lani' meaning 'heavenly' or 'sky'. It has seen a significant surge in popularity in the United States in recent years as parents favor melodic, tropical-sounding names. The name carries a gentle, poetic quality that aligns with traditional Hawaiian naming elements.
Popularity in the United States
3,971 babies in the United States have been named Meilani since 1880. It ranks #2799 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #797.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.4 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 91 |
| 2000-2010 | 224 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,634 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,970 |
Nicknames
Mei, Lani
Fun facts
- Over half of all published U.S. births for the name Meilani have occurred since 2020.
- The suffix 'lani' is a classic element in Hawaiian names denoting royalty, heaven, or the sky.