Meilin is of Chinese origin and means "beautiful forest." It's a unisex name, but it's more commonly used for females. The name has gained popularity globally due to its appealing sound and meaning. Meilin is composed of two characters: "美" (měi) which means beautiful or lovely, and "林" (lín) that translates to forest or woods. This name evokes images of nature's beauty and tranquility. In Chinese culture, names with positive meanings like Meilin are considered auspicious, as they bring good fortune and happiness.
The name Meilin experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike starting from 2010 until 2014 where it consistently ranked among the higher numbers of births each year. However, it has since declined in popularity, falling to its lowest points in 2021 and 2023 with only 6 and 15 births respectively. Overall, Meilin has been a reasonably popular name over the past three decades with a total of 315 births recorded.