Meilani: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced may-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Meilani means “heavenly May”, from Polynesian.
Modern American coinage, rhyming with Leilani. Can be interpreted as Hawaiian Mei + lani "heavenly May".
- Meaning
- heavenly May
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- may-LAH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #590
- US babies a year
- about 533 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising
How popular is Meilani?
Meilani was the #590 name in the US in 2025, given to 498 babies. It’s rising: up 308% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Meilani?
Half of US adults named Meilani are older than 23; most are between 18 and 39. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Meilani
What does the name Meilani mean?
Meilani means “heavenly May”. It comes from Polynesian.
How do you pronounce Meilani?
Meilani is pronounced may-LAH-nee.
How popular is the name Meilani?
Meilani was the #590 name in the US in 2025, given to 498 babies. It’s rising: up 308% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Meilani?
Half of US adults named Meilani are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 39.