Larai vs Meliani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meliani

Girl #41,296 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, black (complexion or hair)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian French American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41,296
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Meli, Liani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Larai Rank #41,124
Meliani Rank #41,296

Larai is more popular, ranked #41124 vs #41296 for Meliani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Larai ___

  • Larai Grace
  • Larai Marie
  • Larai Joy
  • Larai Amara
  • Larai Faith

Meliani ___

  • Meliani Rose
  • Meliani Grace
  • Meliani Sofia
  • Meliani Jade
  • Meliani Isabella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Larai

Zara Amara Kojo Adisa Nadia

If you choose Meliani

Bianca Serena Marco Lucia Giovanni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larai or Meliani more popular?

Larai is more popular, ranked #41124 compared to Meliani at #41296 in the United States.

What do Larai and Meliani mean?

Larai means "good person, calm" (Hausa origin). Meliani means "dark, black (complexion or hair)" (Greek origin).

Are Larai and Meliani boy or girl names?

Larai is primarily a girl name. Meliani is primarily a girl name.

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