Girl · #802 in 2026

Meilani

Name: Popularity of the name Meilani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Meilani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#802

Peak Rank

#802 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+12%

1982

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#802

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meilani

Meilani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 347 Meilanis were born — ranking #802 that year. As of 2026, Meilani ranks #802 for baby girls with 347 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 4K Meilanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Meilani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Meilani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Milani
Melanie
Milano
Maloney
Melony
Melany
Melonie
Milana
Melone
Moloney
Melani
Mullaney

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meilani

What does the name Meilani mean?

Meilani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meilani in 2026?

In 2026, Meilani ranks #802 among girls' names in the U.S., with 347 babies given the name that year.

When was Meilani most popular?

Meilani reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #802 that year with 347 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meilani most popular?

Meilani has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Connecticut, Arizona. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meilani.

Is Meilani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Meilani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Meilani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meilani include Verdie, Zana, Laurene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meilani

Meilani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Meilani's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #802. Use the chart and map above to compare Meilani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.