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Meelah
Pronounced MEE-lah /ˈmi.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: -ee- spelling of Mila — from Slavic mil, 'gracious, dear, beloved'; also echoes Arabic mayl, 'an inclination'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Meelah is an -ee- spelling of Mila — from Slavic mil, 'gracious, dear, beloved' (also a short form of Camila, Ludmila, or Milena; and echoing Arabic mayl, 'an inclination'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, sweet, modern name; the -ee- styling personalizes it (said 'MEE-lah').
It registers thinly beside Mila. Rare, gracious-and-dear at the root, and sweet.
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What does the name Meelah mean?
Meelah spells Mila — Slavic 'gracious, dear, beloved'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Meelah?
It's said MEE-lah /ˈmi.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Meelah a boy or girl name?
Meelah is a girl's name.
How popular is Meelah?
Meelah is a rare name in the U.S.