Hidayah vs Meela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hidayah

Girl #5,078 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, present (secondary meaning)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Indonesian Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,078
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hida, Daya

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hidayah Rank #5,078
Meela Rank #5,193

Hidayah is more popular, ranked #5078 vs #5193 for Meela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hidayah ___

  • Hidayah Nur
  • Hidayah Siti
  • Hidayah Aisyah
  • Hidayah Fatimah
  • Hidayah Zahra
  • Hidayah Maryam

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 Hidayah

Iman Syifa Raihan Nadia Amira

If you choose Meela

Leela Sasha Zara Kiran Asha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidayah or Meela more popular?

Hidayah is more popular, ranked #5078 compared to Meela at #5193 in the United States.

What do Hidayah and Meela mean?

Hidayah means "gift, present (secondary meaning)" (Arabic origin). Meela means "gracious, dear" (Slavic origin).

Are Hidayah and Meela boy or girl names?

Hidayah is primarily a girl name. Meela is primarily a girl name.

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