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Maylani

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Pronounced mayl-AN-ee /meɪl.ˈæn.i/Low

Meaning: Modern Hawaiian-style coinage from lani 'heaven, sky, royal', interpreted as 'heavenly'; not a traditional attested Hawaiian name.Low

In 30 seconds: Maylani is a modern coinage in the Hawaiian style, drawn from lani 'heaven, sky, royal' and read as 'heavenly'.

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Origin LowHawaiian, American

MeaningModern Hawaiian-style coinage from lani 'heaven, sky, royal', interpreted as 'heavenly'; not a traditional attested Hawaiian name.

U.S. rank (2025)#2000 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births96 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 986

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

It is built from the genuine Hawaiian element lani, which means heaven, sky, or royal and appears in many real Hawaiian names. Maylani itself, though, is a modern invented combination rather than a traditional attested Hawaiian name. The 'heavenly' interpretation comes straight from that lani ending.

The 'May' opening gives it a soft, contemporary lead-in to the recognizably Hawaiian -lani close.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Maylani is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Maylani — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maylani mean?

Maylani is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Maylani?

It's commonly said mayl-AN-ee /meɪl.ˈæn.i/.

Is Maylani a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Maylani is used as a girl name.

How popular is Maylani?

In 2024, Maylani ranked #2124 in the U.S. for girls, with 90 births recorded.