Will my child share the name Meila with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Meila per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Meila in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Meila becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Meila is rising: up 220 places since 2020, to #1,719 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,436 in 2018.

Is Meila a good choice for a distinctive name?

Meila 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 Meila a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Meila

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Meila is a distinctive choice, ranked #1719 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Meila in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Meila

Meila is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 267 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1436 in 2018 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

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