Meela
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Industrious, striving
Origin: French/Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #5505 in 2025 with 23 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Amelie. Shares the meaning 'Industrious, striving.'
Similar names: meelah, mel, melah, mellie, melly, mael, maela, maelee
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Meela? About 1 in 144,717 babies born in 2025 were named Meela, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Meela
What does the name Meela mean?
Meela means “Industrious, striving” from French/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Meela?
Meela has French/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Industrious, striving”.
How popular is Meela?
Meela ranked #5410 in 2025 — given to 23 babies that year.
When was Meela most popular?
Meela peaked in 2013 with 52 babies registered that year.
Is Meela a boy or girl name?
Meela is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Meelas in registered births are female.
Is the name Meela rising or falling in popularity?
Meela has fallen 428 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4982 in 2020 to #5410 in 2025.
How long has Meela been recorded?
Meela appears in birth records across 21 years — from 2005 through 2025.