Meila vs Neilani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Neilani

Girl #4,283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly mist, here in heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,283
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nei, Lani, Nani

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Popularity Comparison

Meila Rank #4,444
Neilani Rank #4,283

Neilani is more popular, ranked #4283 vs #4444 for Meila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meila ___

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

Neilani ___

  • Neilani Rose
  • Neilani Grace
  • Neilani Kai
  • Neilani Jade
  • Neilani Marie
  • Neilani Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meila

Mila Isla Aria Noah Liam

If you choose Neilani

Leilani Kailani Kai Makoa Keola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meila or Neilani more popular?

Neilani is more popular, ranked #4283 compared to Meila at #4444 in the United States.

What do Meila and Neilani mean?

Meila means "gracious, dear" (Slavic origin). Neilani means "heavenly mist, here in heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Meila and Neilani boy or girl names?

Meila is primarily a girl name. Neilani is primarily a girl name.

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