Baby Name Popularity Profile

Meilani

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Meilani.

✦ Heavenly flower 🌍 Other nature spiritual
National Rank (2025) #591
All-Time Peak Rank #591 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 3,971 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1982 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 498 births in 2025
💡 The Meilani Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Heavenly flower
Language Origin Other
Origin Type uncertain
Derived from Hawaiian elements 'mei' (flower, garland) and 'lani' (heaven, sky).
Common Nicknames
Mei Lani
Alternative Spellings
Mailani
Pronunciation: may-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
nature spiritual
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Meilani

According to SSA data, Meilani achieved its highest historical rank of #591 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 498 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 73.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 34 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Meilani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +73.5% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 498 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 34 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 52
1990s: 91
2000s: 224
2010s: 1,634
2020s: 1,970

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mei-a-ni
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, Nevada, California, Florida, Texas
States with Data 35
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #383 156 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #361 29 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #582 767 2018 +24.4% Growth
Florida #643 240 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #575 389 2025 +57.1% Growth
Georgia #360 129 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 24 2018 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #1124 100 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #762 43 2020 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #451 95 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #696 161 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #560 69 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #467 71 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #504 46 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #508 140 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #778 196 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #584 38 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #262 27 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 17 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 37 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #553 80 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #324 25 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #868 29 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #720 59 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #473 28 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #552 33 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #792 11 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 14 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #328 14 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #887 24 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 13 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #864 20 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 11 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #632 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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