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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 (2024)#2124 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births90 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 890

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420012024

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

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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If you like Maylani…

Leilani— A traditional Hawaiian name also built on lani, 'heavenly flower'
Kailani— Another lani-based Hawaiian name, sharing the 'heaven, sky' element
Noelani— A Hawaiian name ending in the same lani root
Melani— A close-sounding name with a similar soft cadence
Lani— The Hawaiian root word at the heart of Maylani

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.