Meilani
Meilani is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning “Heavenly flower”, pronounced may-LAH-nee. It ranked #591 in the United States in 2025, given to 498 babies, and peaked at #591 in 2025. Common nicknames: Mei, Lani.
How popular is Meilani in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Meilani mean, and where does it come from?
Meilani joins the Hawaiian lani, "heaven" or "sky," to a first syllable usually read as the Chinese mei, "beautiful" — a combination that belongs to Hawaii's mixed linguistic history as much as to either language alone. It sits in the same family as Leilani, Kailani and Noelani. American records hold it from 1982, and it entered the top thousand in 2015, reaching its highest position in 2025. The -lani names have been one of the steadiest growth areas in American naming for two decades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Meilani mean?
Meilani is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning "Heavenly flower." Meilani joins the Hawaiian lani, "heaven" or "sky," to a first syllable usually read as the Chinese mei, "beautiful" — a combination that belongs to Hawaii's mixed linguistic history as much as to either language alone. It sits in the same family as Leilani, Kailani and Noelani.
How do you pronounce Meilani?
Meilani is pronounced may-LAH-nee. Common variations include Meilany, Mailani, Maylani.
Is Meilani a girl name?
Yes, Meilani is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Mei, Lani.