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Meila

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Pronounced MAY-lah /ˈmeɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage echoing Meila/Mila ('gracious/dear') and Mei ('beautiful'); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Meila is a soft, short invention that drifts near Mila and toward Mei, 'beautiful'. Gentle on the ear, modern in origin.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningModern coinage echoing Meila/Mila ('gracious/dear') and Mei ('beautiful'); no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#3815 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 635

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819982025

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

More a blend of echoes than a name with one pedigree, Meila leans on Mila ('gracious, dear') and on Mei ('beautiful' in Chinese and Japanese). We flag that openly — its sources are several and its assembly informal.

It barely registers in the record, which fits its quiet, made-to-order charm.

Did you know? Depending on which echo you favor, Meila can suggest 'dear' through Mila or 'beautiful' through Mei — the choice is yours.
Overall data confidence 50%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

MilaMaylaMeela

Nicknames

Mei

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If you like Meila…

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Mayla— a fellow spelling
Maila— a companion spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meila mean?

Meila echoes Mila ('dear') and Mei ('beautiful'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Meila?

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

Is Meila a boy or girl name?

Meila is a girl's name.

How popular is Meila?

Meila is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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