Rising since 2020, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Meilany since 2014
Babies named Meilany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Meilany is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2014, and it has been climbing in popularity ever since. As of 2025, it ranks 5,238 nationally, with about 1 in every 66,969 newborn girls receiving the name. The name reached its peak in 2025, its best year so far, reflecting a rising trajectory that began around 2020. Its usage is most concentrated in California and Texas. While its exact origins are unclear, Meilany fits a pattern of creatively respelled names (like Melany or Maelani) that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound. Despite its short history, the name has carved out a small but growing niche in the contemporary naming landscape.
Meilany is a recent coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2014. It appears to be a creative respelling or blend of names like Melanie or Melany, possibly influenced by the fashionable '-any' ending. The name has no known historical or linguistic derivation beyond this modern formation.
Where Meilany is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mei, Lani, Mela
Sibling names for Meilany
Names that share Meilany's style, for a brother or sister.
