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Meili

“Meili is a Chinese given name meaning "beautiful" or "lovely," derived from the Mandarin characters 美 (měi, beautiful) and 丽 (lì, elegant/pretty).”

Chinese · Girl · 2 syllables

M
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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#10,624
TrendStable
Peak year2009
Syllables2
OriginChinese
LanguageMandarin Chinese
CultureChinese
Letters5
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#25,083

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Meili

Meili is a Chinese given name meaning "beautiful" or "lovely," derived from the Mandarin characters 美 (měi, beautiful) and 丽 (lì, elegant/pretty).

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Etymology

Meili is a Chinese given name meaning "beautiful" or "lovely," derived from the Mandarin characters 美 (měi, beautiful) and 丽 (lì, elegant/pretty). The name is used primarily in Chinese-speaking cultures and communities, with historical usage dating back centuries in China, and has become more internationally recognized through Chinese diaspora populations.

Meili currently ranks #10,624 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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