Pet form of Amelia (Germanic, "industrious") or Emily, used as an independent diminutive name.
Mealie is a pet form of Amelia or Emily, used as an independent diminutive name. That background gives it a friendly, affectionate tone, since diminutives often preserve a sense of closeness even when they become standalone names.
The result is a name that feels soft, domestic, and warm, with a gentle old-fashioned charm. The name has an easy sweetness and a slightly vintage quality. It sounds unforced and intimate, the sort of name that suggests familiarity and tenderness rather than formality.
Because it comes from longer classics, Mealie carries a faint echo of their history while feeling much lighter and more casual. It is a name that feels approachable and quietly endearing, with a soft everyday grace.