Meilin
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meilin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 331 babies have been named Meilin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Meilin is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,169 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,169
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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Old Irish ceallach origin
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About the Name Meilin
Meilin is a girl name .
Meilin is currently ranked #7,169 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Meilin include Mei, Meil, Meily, Meilie, Mey, Meie, and Meikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Meilin include Meilani, Meila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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