Avi vs Meela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Meela

Girl #5,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

South Asian African Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,193
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mee, Meelee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Meela Rank #5,193

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #5193 for Meela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avi ___

  • Avi James
  • Avi Cohen
  • Avi David
  • Avi Michael
  • Avi Noah
  • Avi Samuel

Meela ___

  • Meela Rose
  • Meela Grace
  • Meela Joy
  • Meela Faith
  • Meela Jade
  • Meela June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Meela

Leela Sasha Zara Kiran Asha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Meela more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Meela at #5193 in the United States.

What do Avi and Meela mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Meela means "gracious, dear" (Slavic origin).

Are Avi and Meela boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Meela is primarily a girl name.

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