Aleiah vs Maila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleiah

Girl #3,662 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, rising, ascending"

Origin: Arabic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,662
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ley, Ali

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Maila

Girl #3,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sacred maile vine, fragrant offering"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,468
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aleiah Rank #3,662
Maila Rank #3,468

Maila is more popular, ranked #3468 vs #3662 for Aleiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleiah ___

  • Aleiah Grace
  • Aleiah Rose
  • Aleiah Marie
  • Aleiah Simone
  • Aleiah Faith
  • Aleiah Nicole

Maila ___

  • Maila Rose
  • Maila Jade
  • Maila Leilani
  • Maila Grace
  • Maila Kai
  • Maila Aria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleiah

Amara Zara Idris Malik Nadia

If you choose Maila

Leilani Kaia Malia Keoni Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleiah or Maila more popular?

Maila is more popular, ranked #3468 compared to Aleiah at #3662 in the United States.

What do Aleiah and Maila mean?

Aleiah means "exalted, rising, ascending" (Arabic/Hebrew origin). Maila means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Aleiah and Maila boy or girl names?

Aleiah is primarily a girl name. Maila is primarily a girl name.

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