Avana vs Maila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avana

Girl #3,603 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, beautiful, radiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,603
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ava, Vana, Ana

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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

Avana Rank #3,603
Maila Rank #3,468

Maila is more popular, ranked #3468 vs #3603 for Avana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avana ___

  • Avana Rose
  • Avana Grace
  • Avana Mae
  • Avana Claire
  • Avana Faye
  • Avana Skye

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 Avana

Orla Saoirse Fionn Declan Niamh

If you choose Maila

Leilani Kaia Malia Keoni Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avana or Maila more popular?

Maila is more popular, ranked #3468 compared to Avana at #3603 in the United States.

What do Avana and Maila mean?

Avana means "pleasant, beautiful, radiant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maila means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Avana and Maila boy or girl names?

Avana is primarily a girl name. Maila is primarily a girl name.

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