Origin
Chinese (Asian)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Libra
Trend
Rising
At a glance
Meiling is a name often given to girls. Ranked #12962 and is currently rising on the charts. It comes from a Chinese (Asian) origin and traditionally means "Beautiful and graceful plum blossom". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Meiling
Meiling draws from Chinese linguistic traditions where mei signifies beauty and ling often relates to delicate flowers or cleverness. Culturally it carries connotations of refinement and harmony in East Asian naming practices. Modern usage spans global Asian diaspora communities, where it imparts a sense of poise and quiet determination to the bearer.
Popularity
Currently ranked #12962 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #12962. Changed +1600 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Nurturing and responsible.
Craves freedom and variety.
Independent leader.
Cooperative diplomat.
Zodiac & Astrology
Libra
Balances beauty and harmony.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Radiates gentle elegance and balance.
Color Aura
Soft Pink
Element
Air
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Rose Quartz
Spirit Animal
Butterfly
Power Word
Harmony
Energy Type
Air × Spring
Personality & Traits
Graceful
Moves through life with quiet elegance.
Intuitive
Possesses strong emotional insight.
Creative
Expresses beauty in all forms.
Famous People Named Meiling
Meiling Jin
British-Chinese author and poet
Meiling Chen
Taiwanese actress
Meiling in Pop Culture
Meiling
Street Fighter
Mei Ling
Mulan
Historical Events
1920
Rise in usage among overseas Chinese communities.
International Variations
Meiling in Different Scripts
美玲
Chinese (Mandarin)
メイリン
Japanese (Katakana)
메이링
Korean
मेइलिंग
Hindi (Devanagari)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Meiling:
Meiling Rose
Meiling Jade
Meiling Lian
Meiling Sofia
Meiling Hua
Meiling Elena
Meiling Yuna
Fun Facts & Trivia
Common in Chinese families for daughters.
Associated with the plum blossom symbol of resilience.
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Quick Facts
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