Maylani

“Heavenly lei; garment made of flowers” — Associated with floral garlands

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#2408US 2023

75Births / yr

↑Rising

570All-time births

📅 Since 200100

What does Maylani mean and where does it come from?

Maylani is a modern name with Hawaiian influences, where 'Mai' means 'heavenly' and 'lani' means 'sky' or 'heaven'. In Hawaiian culture, the name can evoke images of beauty and nature, as it is often associated with floral garlands. The name has become more popular in the U.S. and is celebrated for

Cultural significance

Maylani has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of heavenly lei; garment made of flowers.

Peak popularity

Reached #2470 in 2019 — currently #2408 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Maylani?

Maylani works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Maylani Grace

How popular is Maylani right now?

Rising fast — up 137 spots — currently #2408 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2005–2023#2408 · Top 1.8%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#2408	75	▲ up 137 · +7% births
2022	#2545	70	▼ down 342 · -18% births
2021	#2203	85	▲ up 454 · +35% births
2020	#2657	63	▲ up 261 · +5% births
2015	#2918	60	▲ up 4545 · +253% births
2010	#7463	17	▼ down 658 · -6% births
2005	#6805	18	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Maylani

Best Year2021Rank #2203

Peak Count85

Average Rank#3857

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2005 - 20237 years

The story of Maylani

Maylani is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2001. With 570 total births recorded, Maylani remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #6805 in 2005 to #2408 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Maylani in 2019:

Olivia Emma Ava Sophia Isabella

Maylani by decade

Maylani peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	94
2010s ★	413
2020s	63

💎Maylani has only 570 total recorded births since 2001 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Maylani?

Common

MayMaAni

What names sound and feel like Maylani?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Maylani also consider these

Mahlani

American · To be strong

American · generous and gifted

Daylani

American · the day is

Malani

Hawaii · calm

Marlani

Indonesia · a variation of

Common questions about the name Maylani

What does the name Maylani mean?

Maylani means "Heavenly lei; garment made of flowers" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Maylani?

Maylani is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Maylani have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Maylani?

Maylani originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Maylani?

Maylani pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Maylani trending right now?

Maylani is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.