Meela
Every Meela since 2005 — 562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meela
Meela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,505 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 562 American babies have been named Meela. Its peak came in 2013, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,505 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,248 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,210 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,990 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,919 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,964 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,508 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,826 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,968 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,803 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,366 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,827 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,155 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,665 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,126 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,560 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,222 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,288 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,003 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,159 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,982 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meela in 2025?
Meela ranked #5,505 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meela?
562 babies have been named Meela in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meela most popular?
Meela peaked in 2013, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Meela a boy or girl name?
Meela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meela rising or falling?
Meela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.