Meilani is a modern English baby girl’s name that comes from Hawaiian name elements “mei” meaning the month of May and “lani” meaning “heavenly”. Meilani is a popular choice for babies born in the month of May.
Meaning of the name Meilani:
Hawaiian: May heavenly
Origin of the name Meilani:
Meilani is a modern invented English baby girl’s name that is derived from the Hawaiian girl’s name ending -lani meaning “heavenly” and the Hawaiian word for the month of May.
Symbolism of the name Meilani:
May is the height of spring and is full of new life. April showers bring May flowers! Trees are turning green and days are turning warmer.
Style of the name Meilani:
modern
Gender of the name Meilani:
Meilani is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Meilani:
may-LAH-nee, meh-ee-LAH-nee
Number of syllables in the name Meilani:
three or four, depending on pronunciation
Emotion evoked from the name Meilani:
Meilani evokes feelings of hope and creativity.
Alternative spellings for the name Meilani:
Maylani, Maelani, Meilany
Nicknames for the name Meilani:
- Mei
- Lani
- Lane
- Lan
Popularity of the name Meilani:
According to the Social Security Administration, Meilani is a recently popular modern baby girl’s name. Meilani entered the top 1000 baby names in 2015 and peaked at #816 in 2018.
Related names for the name Meilani:
Great middle names for the name Meilani and their meanings:
- Jay (jaybird)
- Dove (dove)
- Amethyst (the gem, light purple)
- Azalea (the flower)
- Cassia (cinnamon)
- Cyra (sun or throne, or lord)
- Aster (star)
- Arden (valley of the eagle)
- Nora (light)
- Amelia (work)
- Violet (purple, the flower)
- Charlotte (free man)
- Grace (grace)
- Juliet (youthful or sky father)
Famous people with the name Meilani:
- Meilani Alexandra (daughter of reality show star Jenni “JWoww” Farley)
- Meilani PaulAmerican actress)
- Janel Meilani Parrish (American actress)
- Meilani Clay (American poet)
- Bethany Meilani Hamilton (American surfer)