Girl Name · Hawaiian Origin
Meilani
Meilani means “Heavenly May”. It is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Meilani — a girl name from the Hawaiian tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Heavenly May", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Malani is on your shortlist, Meilani belongs in the same conversation.
Meilani meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Heavenly May
Origin: Hawaiian naming roots help connect Meilani to related Hawaiian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meilani as M·E·I·L·A·N·I, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meilani is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meilani variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meilania, Meilanie, Meilaniy, Meilan.
- Nicknames: Meil and M.
- Middle names: Pair Meilani with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Meilani middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Malani, Milani, Melanie, Melaine, Meloney — full picks on the sibling names for Meilani guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meilani? Browse our names like Meilani guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Meilani
What does the name Meilani mean?
Meilani means "Heavenly May" and is of Hawaiian origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Meilani is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Meilani?
Meilani originates in Hawaiian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Meilani?
Meilani has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meilani a boy's or girl's name?
Meilani is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Meilani in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meilani sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meilani?
Names that share Meilani's sound and style include Malani, Milani, Melanie, Melaine, Meloney.
What middle names pair well with Meilani?
Good middle-name fits for Meilani pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meilani is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meilani is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meilani?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meilani share its rhythm without rhyming — Malani, Milani, Melanie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.