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Meital

♀ Girl

Pronounced may-TAHL /meɪˈtɑːl/Medium

Meaning: From the modern Hebrew Meital, 'dew drop; drops of dew' (from tal, 'dew'). A fresh, poetic nature name, popular in Israel; evokes morning dew and renewal.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh Hebrew name: Meital means 'dew drop' (said 'may-TAHL'). Poetic and morning-bright.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the modern Hebrew Meital, 'dew drop; drops of dew' (from tal, 'dew'). A fresh, poetic nature name, popular in Israel; evokes morning dew and renewal.
U.S. rank (2024)#12965 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019912024

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

Meital comes from the Hebrew for 'dew drop; drops of dew' (from tal, 'dew'). A fresh, poetic name much loved in Israel, it carries a sense of morning renewal; we share it respectfully (said 'may-TAHL').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., mostly in Israeli and Jewish families. Rare, fresh, and poetic.

Did you know? Meital is modern Hebrew for 'dew drop' — from tal, 'dew.' A poetic nature name popular in Israel, it evokes morning freshness and renewal (said 'may-TAHL').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Meital — Hebrew 'dew drop'; from tal

Variations

MeytalMetalMeitala

Nicknames

MeiTali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meital mean?

Meital is Hebrew for 'dew drop; drops of dew,' from tal, 'dew.'

How do you pronounce Meital?

It's said may-TAHL /meɪˈtɑːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Meital a boy or girl name?

Meital is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meital?

Meital is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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