Carissa vs Mylani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mylani

Girl #3,420 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky (from Hawaiian lani)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,420
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lani, Mia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carissa Rank #3,462
Mylani Rank #3,420

Mylani is more popular, ranked #3420 vs #3462 for Carissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carissa ___

  • Carissa Anne
  • Carissa Marie
  • Carissa Nicole
  • Carissa Grace
  • Carissa Lynn
  • Carissa Renee

Mylani ___

  • Mylani Grace
  • Mylani Rose
  • Mylani Jade
  • Mylani Sky
  • Mylani Mae
  • Mylani Noel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carissa

Marissa Clarissa Melissa Sebastian Elias

If you choose Mylani

Kai Leilani Koa Zara Maia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carissa or Mylani more popular?

Mylani is more popular, ranked #3420 compared to Carissa at #3462 in the United States.

What do Carissa and Mylani mean?

Carissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin). Mylani means "heavenly, of the sky (from Hawaiian lani)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Carissa and Mylani boy or girl names?

Carissa is primarily a girl name. Mylani is primarily a girl name.

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