Abilene vs Mayla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abilene

Girl #1,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"grassy meadow, land of meadows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,943
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abi, Abby, Lena

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Mayla

Girl #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, beloved"

Origin: Modern American blend

Cultural Roots

American Middle Eastern influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mae

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Popularity Comparison

Abilene Rank #1,943
Mayla Rank #1,766

Mayla is more popular, ranked #1766 vs #1943 for Abilene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abilene ___

  • Abilene Jane
  • Abilene Rose
  • Abilene Mae
  • Abilene Grace
  • Abilene Faith
  • Abilene Claire

Mayla ___

  • Mayla Rose
  • Mayla Grace
  • Mayla Belle
  • Mayla Jade
  • Mayla Lynn
  • Mayla Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abilene

Ezra Naomi Clementine Silas Magnolia

If you choose Mayla

Avery Harper Logan Olivia Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abilene or Mayla more popular?

Mayla is more popular, ranked #1766 compared to Abilene at #1943 in the United States.

What do Abilene and Mayla mean?

Abilene means "grassy meadow, land of meadows" (Aramaic origin). Mayla means "graceful, beloved" (Modern American blend origin).

Are Abilene and Mayla boy or girl names?

Abilene is primarily a girl name. Mayla is primarily a girl name.

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