Amai vs Meili

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amai

Boy #3,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet, gentle"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Zimbabwean Shona

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,156
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Ami

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Meili

Girl #8,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,012
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mei

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Popularity Comparison

Amai Rank #3,156
Meili Rank #8,012

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 vs #8012 for Meili.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amai ___

  • Amai James
  • Amai Elias
  • Amai John
  • Amai Kai
  • Amai River
  • Amai Cole

Meili ___

  • Meili Rose
  • Meili Grace
  • Meili Jade
  • Meili Lin
  • Meili Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amai

Kai Zuri Nia Amara Kion

If you choose Meili

Meilin Yuki Lily Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amai or Meili more popular?

Amai is more popular, ranked #3156 compared to Meili at #8012 in the United States.

What do Amai and Meili mean?

Amai means "sweet, gentle" (Japanese origin). Meili means "beautiful" (Chinese origin).

Are Amai and Meili boy or girl names?

Amai is primarily a boy name. Meili is primarily a girl name.

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