Will my child share the name Meela with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Meela per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Meela in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Meela becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Meela is declining: down 339 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. It peaked at #1,854 in 2019.

Is Meela a good choice for a distinctive name?

Meela is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Meela a popular baby name in the United States?

Meela does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Meela is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Meela in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Meela

Meela has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1247 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1854 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

Meela is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Meela in their class.