Meilani
How to say it: may-LAH-nee · /meɪˈlɑni/
Hawaiian name combining 'mei' (beauty) and 'lani' (sky, heaven); meaning 'heavenly beauty'.
Meilani was the 396th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 498 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 99% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #277 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #396 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 498 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,067 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +99% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #277 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Meilani belongs to the last forty years and is at its height in the 2020s. More increase appears ahead.
What goes with it
Voiced may LAH nee, Meilani flows soft and gentle from start to finish. Kalea echoes its island grace.
Nicknames
- Mei
- Lani
Honouring a Meilani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Meilani is about 1 in 170.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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