Cathy vs Meily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meily

Girl #6,278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, gorgeous"

Origin: Chinese Meili 美丽

Cultural Roots

Chinese American Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,278
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mei, Meil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cathy Rank #6,151
Meily Rank #6,278

Cathy is more popular, ranked #6151 vs #6278 for Meily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cathy ___

  • Cathy Ann
  • Cathy Marie
  • Cathy Jane
  • Cathy Louise
  • Cathy Lynn

Meily ___

  • Meily Grace
  • Meily Rose
  • Meily Ann
  • Meily Joy
  • Meily Faith
  • Meily Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cathy

Patty Judy Linda Bobby Danny

If you choose Meily

Zoe Isla Kai Luca Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathy or Meily more popular?

Cathy is more popular, ranked #6151 compared to Meily at #6278 in the United States.

What do Cathy and Meily mean?

Cathy means "pure" (Greek katharos origin). Meily means "beautiful, gorgeous" (Chinese Meili 美丽 origin).

Are Cathy and Meily boy or girl names?

Cathy is primarily a girl name. Meily is primarily a girl name.

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