Meiyi sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Mei, Maeve, and May are the closest matches by sound. Most share Meiyi's Chinese cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"beautiful joy"
"wished-for child, beloved"
"beautiful princess"
"born on Monday (day-name)"
"grace, favor"
"variant of Everett — brave, strong boar"
"golden-red, bright"
"mystical revealer"
"God's grace is here"
"literary surname evoking mystery and Gothic imagination"
"blessing, miracle"
"precious, valuable one"
"air, atmosphere"
"Night; dark beauty (elaboration of Layla)"
"Blend of Dee and Asia; gift or joy"
"to rise above, to stand out"
"superior, extraordinary"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Meiyi — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Chinese origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Meiyi.
Rhythm: Meiyi is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.