Abby vs Meilani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abby

Girl #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
474
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ab, Abs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abby Rank #626
Meilani Rank #814

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 vs #814 for Meilani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abby ___

  • Abby Grace
  • Abby Rose
  • Abby Claire
  • Abby Marie
  • Abby Kate

Meilani ___

  • Meilani Rose
  • Meilani Grace
  • Meilani Joy
  • Meilani Skye
  • Meilani Pearl
  • Meilani Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abby

Sam Luke Hannah Emma Ben

If you choose Meilani

Kai Leilani Koa Nalani Keanu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abby or Meilani more popular?

Abby is more popular, ranked #626 compared to Meilani at #814 in the United States.

What do Abby and Meilani mean?

Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Meilani means "heavenly flower" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Abby and Meilani boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Meilani is primarily a girl name.

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