Meilin
Meilin is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,169 in the US, popular nicknames include Mei, Mey, and Meiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,169
- Total SSA Count
- 16
Alternative Spellings
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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, Mey, Meiie, and Meilie. 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis