Declining since 2022, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Meilah since 2009
Babies named Meilah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Meilah is a modern American name first recorded in 2009, likely created by blending popular name sounds such as Mia, Meera, and Leah. It has never been common, reaching its peak rank of 10,107 in 2021. Since 2022, its usage has been falling. In 2025, it was given to about 1 in every 178,585 babies, reflecting its rarity. The name has no established top states and no historical or cultural roots, remaining a contemporary invention favored for its melodic quality.
Meilah is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 2009. It follows a common pattern of combining popular name elements (e.g., 'Mei' from Mia or Meera, and 'lah' from Leah or Aaliyah) to create a melodic, feminine-sounding name. It has no established historical or linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Meilah
Names that share Meilah's style, for a brother or sister.
