Meela

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Pronounced MEE-lah /ˈmi.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: -ee- spelling of Mila — from Slavic mil, 'dear, gracious, pleasant'; also a short form of Milena/CamilaMedium

In 30 seconds: Dear and gracious: Meela spells Mila — 'dear, gracious, pleasant'. Soft, sweet, and warm.

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Origin MediumSlavic

Meaning-ee- spelling of Mila — from Slavic mil, 'dear, gracious, pleasant'; also a short form of Milena/Camila

U.S. rank (2024)#5233 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 539

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meela is an -ee- spelling of Mila — from Slavic mil, 'dear, gracious, pleasant' (a short form of Milena, Ludmila, or Camila). A soft, sweet, modern name; the -ee- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Mila. Rare, dear-and-gracious at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Mila means 'dear, gracious, pleasant' in Slavic (a short form of Milena, Camila, or Ludmila) — Meela is an -ee- spelling, soft and sweet.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Mila — root etymology

Variations

MilaMelaMeelah

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Mila— the standard spelling

Mira— a sound-neighbor girls' name

Lela— a companion soft -ela name

Milla— echoes that soft -la sound

Bela— a fellow Slavic choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meela mean?

Meela spells Mila — Slavic 'dear, gracious, pleasant'.

How do you pronounce Meela?

It's said MEE-lah /ˈmi.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meela a boy or girl name?

Meela is a girl's name.

How popular is Meela?

Meela is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Mila is more common.