Marilyn vs Meilani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marilyn

Girl #666 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#666
Total SSA Count
432
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Lyn, Lynn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marilyn Rank #666
Meilani Rank #814

Marilyn is more popular, ranked #666 vs #814 for Meilani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marilyn ___

  • Marilyn Jane
  • Marilyn Rose
  • Marilyn Grace
  • Marilyn Ann
  • Marilyn Claire
  • Marilyn Sue

Meilani ___

  • Meilani Rose
  • Meilani Grace
  • Meilani Joy
  • Meilani Skye
  • Meilani Pearl
  • Meilani Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marilyn or Meilani more popular?

Marilyn is more popular, ranked #666 compared to Meilani at #814 in the United States.

What do Marilyn and Meilani mean?

Marilyn means "beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Meilani means "heavenly flower" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Marilyn and Meilani boy or girl names?

Marilyn is primarily a girl name. Meilani is primarily a girl name.

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