Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Meital since 1991
Babies named Meital per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Meital is a modern Hebrew name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. It reached its peak popularity in 2010 but has been declining since 2011. The name's meaning is not well-attested, but it may be related to the Hebrew word for 'dew' or a place name. As a relatively recent coinage, Meital reflects modern Israeli naming trends, often favoring melodic, feminine-sounding names. While not yet recorded among top states, it has a distinctly Israeli character and is rarely used outside Hebrew-speaking communities. Its trajectory suggests a name that enjoyed a brief surge but is now less frequently chosen.
Meital is a relatively modern name in Israel, first appearing in records in the early 1990s. The name may be a feminine form of the Hebrew word 'meital', which could mean 'dew' or be related to place names in Israel. It is also sometimes considered a variant of the Hebrew name 'Meytal'. The name has gained popularity in Israel but has no ancient roots.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Meytal
Sibling names for Meital
Names that share Meital's style, for a brother or sister.
