Meiling

Q: What is the origin of Meiling?

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

Q: Is Meiling a girl name?

Meiling 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 6 months ago

Meaning

"Beautiful and Delicate"

A romanized Chinese name often analyzed as mei and ling elements, with meanings depending on underlying characters.

Themes:chinesegivenromanization

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Popularity History of Meiling

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#12962Ranked 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

Meiling 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

Meiling Nicknames

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

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Meiie

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Meil

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meil

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meiy

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ling

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ingy

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iliy

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mie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Meiling

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Meiling mean?

Meiling means "Beautiful and Delicate". A romanized Chinese name often analyzed as mei and ling elements, with meanings depending on underlying characters.

What is the origin of Meiling?

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

How popular is the name Meiling?

According to the latest SSA data, Meiling is currently ranked #12962 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 Meiling a girl name?

Meiling 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 Meiling?

Popular nicknames for Meiling include Meiie, Meil, meil, meiy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Meiling?

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

Quick Facts

OriginChinese

Syllables2

Length7 letters

US Rank#12962

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Bao Bing Cheng Chong Chue

Sisters

Bao Chong Chia Chee Chyan

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