Maile vs Kelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maile

Girl #4,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a fragrant native Hawaiian vine"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Polynesian

15 High Risk

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Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Kelly' rhymes with 'smelly'"}

Maile Rank #4,600

Kelly Rank #867

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

Is Maile or Kelly more popular?

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

What do Maile and Kelly mean?

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

Are Maile and Kelly boy or girl names?

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