Meelah

Q: What is the origin of Meelah?

Meelah is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Meelah a girl name?

Meelah is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Appears as a variant of Mila or Milah forms, with meanings varying between Slavic, Hebrew, and modern reinterpretations.

Themes:modernvariantphoneticcrosscultural

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Meelah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5885Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Meelah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Meelah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Meelah.

8 ideas

meey

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meel

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elah

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elay

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mie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Meelah mean?

Meelah means "God is gracious". Appears as a variant of Mila or Milah forms, with meanings varying between Slavic, Hebrew, and modern reinterpretations.

What is the origin of Meelah?

Meelah is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Meelah?

According to the latest SSA data, Meelah is currently ranked #5885 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Meelah a girl name?

Meelah is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Meelah?

Popular nicknames for Meelah include meey, meel, elah, me, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Meelah?

There are many names similar to Meelah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Arabic, English

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#5885

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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