Declining since 2014, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Meela since 2005
Babies named Meela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 342 |
| 2020s | 153 |
Meaning & origin
Meela is a modern first name that entered U.S. records in 2005 and saw its highest usage in 2013, when it ranked 5,410th. Since 2014, its popularity has been falling, and by 2025, approximately 1 in every 69,881 newborn girls received the name. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a respelling of Mila or a creative variation of Amelia, reflecting a trend toward short, melodic names ending in 'a.' Despite its contemporary feel, Meela has no strong historical or cultural roots, and its usage has remained limited. It has not been recorded in any U.S. state as a top name, indicating its niche appeal among parents seeking a distinctive but simple-sounding name.
Meela is a modern American name that first appeared in the early 2000s. It may be a respelling or short form of names like Mila or Amelia, or a feminine form of the Indian name Mila, but its exact derivation is unclear. The name has seen modest use in the United States, with a peak in 2013, likely influenced by similar-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mimi, Lee
Sibling names for Meela
Names that share Meela's style, for a brother or sister.
