Meili
Every Meili since 1982 — 403 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meili
Meili is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,624 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 403 American babies have been named Meili. Its peak came in 2009, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Meili stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meili year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,624 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,836 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,913 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,910 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,047 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,769 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,924 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,568 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,714 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,708 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,170 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,799 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,279 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,049 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,321 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,814 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,026 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,634 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,971 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,521 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,611 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,566 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,228 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,141 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,555 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meili in 2025?
Meili ranked #10,624 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meili?
403 babies have been named Meili in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meili most popular?
Meili peaked in 2009, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Meili a boy or girl name?
Meili is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meili rising or falling?
Meili is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.