Maile

♀ Girl

Pronounced MY-lay /ˈmaɪ.leɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian maile — a fragrant native vine used in sacred leisMedium

In 30 seconds: Fragrant and island-sweet: Maile is the native Hawaiian vine woven into sacred leis. Lush, ceremonial, and lovely (said 'MY-lay').

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian maile — a fragrant native vine used in sacred leis

U.S. rank (2025)#4316 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,680

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maile comes from Hawaiian maile — a fragrant native vine woven into open-ended leis for sacred ceremonies, weddings, and blessings. A lush, meaningful plant-name; it's said 'MY-lay'.

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-maile-vine at the root, and ceremonial.

Did you know? Maile is a fragrant native Hawaiian vine, treasured for sacred and ceremonial leis (at weddings and blessings) — a lush, beloved plant-name; it's said 'MY-lay'.

Overall data confidence 78%

Hawaiian references — maile — etymology

Variations

MaileeMaili

Nicknames

Mai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maile mean?

Maile is a fragrant native Hawaiian vine used in sacred leis.

How do you pronounce Maile?

It's said MY-lay /ˈmaɪ.leɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maile a boy or girl name?

Maile is a girl's name.

How popular is Maile?

Maile is a rare name in the U.S.