"beautiful, gorgeous"
Origin: Chinese Meili 美丽
Language: Chinese
Meily
Girl Name
#6,278 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
2 Syllables
A name meaning beautiful in Chinese with modern American flair
Chinese
American
Vietnamese
Modern
Playful
Gentle
Minimalist
Meaning & Origin
"smiley, cheerful"
Origin: Modern American
Language: English
Things to Know About This Name
- Very similar sound to Miley, which carries strong Miley Cyrus associations
The Story of Meily
Meily is a creative English spelling of the Chinese name Meili (美丽 or 美麗), meaning 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous.' In Chinese, 'Mei' (美) means beautiful and 'Li' (丽) means pretty or gorgeous — together forming an intensely beautiful meaning. The Anglicized spelling Meily makes the name more accessible to English speakers while retaining the Chinese phonetic essence. It may also appear as a variant spelling of Miley, the Anglicized form of the Irish name Maoilíosa.
Meily and its variants gained attention partly through pop culture (singer Miley Cyrus) and partly through the rising appreciation of Chinese and Vietnamese names in multicultural American families. The spelling Meily has a fresh, modern quality.
In Chinese culture, beauty names like Meili are traditional and auspicious, commonly given to girls with the hope they will embody grace and beauty in character as well as appearance. In Vietnam, similar names like Mỹ Linh carry comparable meanings.
Fun Facts
- The Chinese characters 美丽 (Měilì) meaning beautiful are among the most common in Chinese girls' names
- Mei is a standalone popular name in both Chinese and Japanese cultures, both meaning beautiful
Meily in Other Languages
Chinese
美丽 Měilì (beautiful)
Japanese
メイリ Meiri
Vietnamese
Mỹ Lệ (beautiful)
Popularity Over Time
#6,278
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Rising Fast
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Famous People Named Meily
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Meili (variant of Miley Cyrus)
Musician
1992
American singer and actress whose name Miley (a variant of Meily) made this sound famous globally
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Méili (Norse mythology) Fictional
Other
In Norse mythology, Méili is a minor deity, brother of Thor — though the connection to this name is tenuous
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #6,278
- Total SSA Count
- 19
- Cultural Origins
- Chinese American Vietnamese
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Mei
Meil
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meily
What does the name Meily mean?
"beautiful, gorgeous" (from Chinese Meili 美丽). "smiley, cheerful" (from Modern American). Meily is a creative English spelling of the Chinese name Meili (美丽 or 美麗), meaning 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous.' In Chinese, 'Mei' (美) means beautiful and 'Li' (丽) means pretty or gorgeous — together forming an intensely beautiful meaning. The Anglicized spelling Meily makes the name more accessible to English speakers while retaining the Chinese phonetic essence. It may also appear as a variant spelling of Miley, the Anglicized form of the Irish name Maoilíosa.
What is the origin of the name Meily?
Meily has Chinese Meili 美丽, Modern American, Chinese, American, and Vietnamese origins. In Chinese Meili 美丽, it means "beautiful, gorgeous". In Modern American, it means "smiley, cheerful".
Is Meily a boy or girl name?
Meily is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Meily?
Meily is currently ranked #6278 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Meily?
Common nicknames for Meily include Mei and Meil.
What are good middle names for Meily?
Popular middle name pairings include Meily Grace, Meily Rose, Meily Ann, Meily Joy, Meily Faith, and Meily Lynn.
What are good sibling names for Meily?
Names that pair well with Meily as siblings include Zoe, Isla, Kai, Luca, Aria, River, and Eden.
How many syllables does Meily have?
Meily has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Meily a common or rare name?
Meily is an uncommon name, ranked #6278 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Meily
Meily is a girl name with Chinese, American, and Vietnamese origins . The name means "beautiful, gorgeous" in Chinese Meili 美丽 .
Meily is currently ranked #6,278 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Meily has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Meily include Mei and Meil. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Meily include Meilani, Meila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.