Honey or dark
Meila is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of Mila, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear' in Slavic, or derived from the Greek word for 'honey' or 'dark-skinned'.
About 39 girls were named Meila in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).