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Mailani

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Pronounced my-LAH-nee /maɪˈlɑː.ni/High

Meaning: Hawaiian name combining mai (lei, garland) and lani (heavenly, sky, chief), meaning heavenly garland or heavenly lei.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mailani is a fragrant Hawaiian name meaning heavenly lei, blending the image of a flower garland with the sacred sky. It carries the warmth and natural beauty of Hawaiian culture in three flowing syllables.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningHawaiian name combining mai (lei, garland) and lani (heavenly, sky, chief), meaning heavenly garland or heavenly lei.
U.S. rank (2024)#2992 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births55 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 626

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mailani is a Hawaiian compound name built from *mai* (lei, garland) and *lani* (sky, heaven, royalty). Lei names are common in Hawaiian culture, connected to the tradition of offering flower garlands as gestures of welcome and love.

Mailani belongs to the tradition of Hawaiian lani names that have crossed into mainland US naming — including Leilani, Nalani, and Kailani. It is rarer than those cousins but follows the same mellifluous pattern. It suits the broader trend for tropical, vowel-rich girls' names.

Did you know? In Hawaiian culture, a lei is not merely decorative — it is a profound symbol of love, celebration, and spiritual connection, making Mailani a name that literally means a heavenly expression of love.
Overall data confidence 80%
Pukui & Elbert — Hawaiian Dictionary — Definitions of mai and laniBehind the Name — Leilani — Related name for context

Variations

LeilaniMeilaniMaelaniMalani

Nicknames

MaiLani

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If you like Mailani…

Leilani— The most famous Hawaiian lani name, sharing the lei garland element
Nalani— Hawaiian lani name meaning the calmness of the sky
Kailani— Hawaiian lani name meaning sea and sky
Malani— Shorter Hawaiian variant with same lani ending
Kalani— Hawaiian name meaning the heavenly one, same lani element

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mailani mean?

Mailani means heavenly lei or heavenly garland in Hawaiian, from mai (lei, garland) and lani (heavenly, sky, royalty).

How do you pronounce Mailani?

Mailani is pronounced my-LAH-nee, three syllables with stress on the second: /maɪˈlɑː.ni/.

Is Mailani a boy or girl name?

Mailani is a girl's name.

How popular is Mailani?

Mailani is a rare name even in Hawaii. Related names like Leilani are well-established in the US; Mailani is much less common.