Meuy
A girl's name of Vietnamese origin with 43 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Meuy peaked during the Millennial wave, when 12 babies received this name in a single year (1982). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Meuy has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Meuy is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Meuy is a girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, a common Vietnamese given name whose meaning depends on the specific tone and character used when written in Vietnamese. With the appropriate tonal mark, it can relate to concepts of softness or gentleness, fitting the preference in Vietnamese culture for names that describe pleasant qualities.
Meuy appears in U.S. records primarily in Vietnamese American communities, which have grown significantly since the 1970s. Its appearance in American records without tone marks means the nuanced meaning is preserved primarily within the family's Vietnamese cultural context.
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Phonetically, Meuy belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Vietnamese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Vietnamese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Meuy’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Meuy has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | #12961 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 31 | #8959 | — |
The Story of Meuy
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Meuy is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Meuy are most likely born between 1981 and 1992.
How rare is Meuy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Meuy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1980s with 31 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1981–1995)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | #14950 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10971 |
| 1984 | 5 | #11539 |
| 1983 | 5 | #11361 |
| 1982 | 12 | #5773 |
| 1981 | 9 | #7162 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–1995