Meilani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Meilani is a name of Hawaiian origin meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'a gift from heaven'. It combines the Hawaiian words for 'flower' and 'heaven'. The name has remained consistent through its usage in modern times and is associated with beauty and positive traits. There is no biblical relevance to this name.
The name Meilani is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Meilani has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Meilani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9361st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5907th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1042nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Meilani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Meilani"
Pronunciation
/meɪˈlɑːni/
Origin
Hawaiian
Etymology
The name Meilani is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'a gift from heaven'. It combines the elements 'mei', meaning 'flower', and 'lani', meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'.
Meaning
heavenly flowers, a gift from heaven
Language Evolution
Meilani
Historical Usage
The name Meilani has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Hawaii and among those who appreciate Hawaiian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Mei, Lani
Modern Popularity & Image
Meilani is currently viewed as a beautiful and unique name, often associated with nature and positive qualities.
Famous People
Meilani K. M. H. P. L. D. D. M. S. W. A. E. K. R. N. T. A. M. M. J. L. M. A. K. S.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Meilani"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Meilani"
"Meilani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9361st of 27321 | 107 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5907th of 35406 | 331 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1042nd of 30306 | 3,034 |
Regional Popularity of "Meilani" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Meilani" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
57.23% 3615th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
32.63% 2435th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.61% 1100th/3984 |
21.28% 955th/4487 |
16.62% 1134th/6822 |
13.38% 840th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Meilani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Meilani" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.