Meilani
A female given name from Hawaiian.
Every Meilani since 1982 — 3,971 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meilani
Meilani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #591 in 2025 with 498 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 3,971 American babies have been named Meilani. Its peak came in 2025, when 498 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Meilani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meilani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 498 | #591 |
| 2024 | 341 | #814 |
| 2023 | 320 | #845 |
| 2022 | 284 | #952 |
| 2021 | 227 | #1,094 |
| 2020 | 300 | #889 |
| 2019 | 305 | #883 |
| 2018 | 332 | #818 |
| 2017 | 295 | #908 |
| 2016 | 263 | #1,008 |
| 2015 | 287 | #947 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,799 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,640 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,048 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,486 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,734 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,770 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,391 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,839 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,759 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,334 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,329 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,488 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,646 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,993 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,135 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,179 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,346 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meilani mean?
A female given name from Hawaiian.
How popular is the name Meilani in 2025?
Meilani ranked #591 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 498 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meilani?
3,971 babies have been named Meilani in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meilani most popular?
Meilani peaked in 2025, when 498 newborns received the name.
Is Meilani a boy or girl name?
Meilani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meilani rising or falling?
Meilani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.