Mayli

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAYL-ee /ˈmeɪl.i/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Maile, the Hawaiian leid vine; also associated with Chinese Mei Li 'beautiful'.Low

In 30 seconds: Mayli is treated as a variant of the Hawaiian name Maile, the fragrant lei vine, and is also linked to the Chinese Mei Li 'beautiful'.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Hawaiian

MeaningVariant of Maile, the Hawaiian leid vine; also associated with Chinese Mei Li 'beautiful'.

U.S. rank (2025)#3196 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births50 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 623

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

Mayli has two threads tied to it. As a form of Maile it points to the Hawaiian leid vine traditionally woven into garlands, while its sound also evokes the Chinese Mei Li meaning 'beautiful'. Because it sits between these sources, its meaning is best described as associated rather than fixed.

The spelling Mayli reads phonetically in English, which likely accounts for its modern appeal. That blend of Hawaiian and Chinese resonance gives it a soft, cross-cultural quality.

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

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Mayli — 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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Maylee— A near-identical respelling sharing the same may-lee sound.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayli mean?

Mayli is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Mayli?

It's commonly said MAYL-ee /ˈmeɪl.i/.

Is Mayli a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Mayli?

In 2024, Mayli ranked #2202 in the U.S. for girls, with 86 births recorded.