Industrious, dear, or gracious
Meela is a modern phonetic variation likely derived from the Slavic root 'milu' meaning dear or gracious, or as a shortened form of names like Amelia or Jamila. It has gained traction as a simpler, softer alternative to the more popular Mila. Its multi-cultural appeal makes it accessible across various languages and regions.
Less common today
Meela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,165 in 2013.
A young girl with the ability to communicate with animals · The Last Wild
A character in the fantasy series · The Chronicles of Mavin Many-Shaped
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
