Kiani vs Meila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiani

Girl #4,423 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the kings, royal dynasty"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Swahili Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,423
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kia, Ani

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Meila

Girl #4,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

American Latvian Slavic Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,444
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mei, May

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Popularity Comparison

Kiani Rank #4,423
Meila Rank #4,444

Kiani is more popular, ranked #4423 vs #4444 for Meila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiani ___

  • Kiani Rose
  • Kiani Marie
  • Kiani Grace
  • Kiani Jade
  • Kiani Noelle
  • Kiani Simone

Meila ___

  • Meila Rose
  • Meila Grace
  • Meila Jane
  • Meila Claire
  • Meila Lily
  • Meila Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kiani

Zuri Amara Kofi Nia Jalen

If you choose Meila

Mila Isla Aria Noah Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiani or Meila more popular?

Kiani is more popular, ranked #4423 compared to Meila at #4444 in the United States.

What do Kiani and Meila mean?

Kiani means "of the kings, royal dynasty" (Persian origin). Meila means "gracious, dear" (Slavic origin).

Are Kiani and Meila boy or girl names?

Kiani is primarily a girl name. Meila is primarily a girl name.

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