Kelly vs Maile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

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Girl #4,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a fragrant native Hawaiian vine"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Polynesian

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Maile' rhymes with 'fail'"}

Kelly Rank #867

Maile Rank #4,600

Kelly is more popular, ranked #867 vs #4600 for Maile.

Is Kelly or Maile more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #867 compared to Maile at #4600 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Maile mean?

Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maile means "a fragrant native Hawaiian vine" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kelly and Maile boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a girl name. Maile is primarily a girl name.