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Meilin

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How to Pronounce Meilin

Pronounced MAY-lin /ˈmeɪ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: From Chinese mei, 'beautiful', plus lin, 'jade; a fine gem' (or other characters such as 'orchid'); 'beautiful jade'; the exact sense depends on the characters; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beautiful jade/orchid: Meilin is Chinese. Lyrical, graceful, and warm (said 'MAY-lin').
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Origin LowChinese
MeaningFrom Chinese mei, 'beautiful', plus lin, 'jade; a fine gem' (or other characters such as 'orchid'); 'beautiful jade'; the exact sense depends on the characters; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6256 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 331

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019862025

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

Meilin comes from Chinese mei, 'beautiful', plus lin, 'jade; a fine gem' (or other characters, such as 'orchid') — 'beautiful jade' (the exact sense depends on the characters chosen; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, graceful name (said 'MAY-lin'; nickname Mei).

In the U.S. it appears in Chinese families. Rare, beautiful-jade at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Mei means 'beautiful' and lin 'jade; a fine gem' (or 'orchid') in Chinese — Meilin means 'beautiful jade' — a lyrical, graceful name (the exact sense depends on the characters; said 'MAY-lin').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Meilin — meaning by characters; routes layered

Variations

Mei LinMeilynMailin

Nicknames

Mei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meilin mean?

Meilin is Chinese for 'beautiful jade' (mei, 'beautiful', plus lin, 'jade/orchid'); the exact sense depends on the characters.

How do you pronounce Meilin?

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

Is Meilin a boy or girl name?

Meilin is a girl's name.

How popular is Meilin?

Meilin is a rare name in the U.S.

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