Caylani vs Maile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maile

Girl #4,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a fragrant native Hawaiian vine"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,600
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Caylani Rank #4,699
Maile Rank #4,600

Maile is more popular, ranked #4600 vs #4699 for Caylani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caylani ___

  • Caylani Rose
  • Caylani Grace
  • Caylani Marie
  • Caylani Jade
  • Caylani Noelle
  • Caylani Dawn

Maile ___

  • Maile Rose
  • Maile Lani
  • Maile Grace
  • Maile Ann
  • Maile Jade
  • Maile Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caylani

Kaia Leilani Kai Makoa Nalani

If you choose Maile

Kai Leilani Nalu Hoku Keahi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caylani or Maile more popular?

Maile is more popular, ranked #4600 compared to Caylani at #4699 in the United States.

What do Caylani and Maile mean?

Caylani means "heavenly sea, royal ocean" (Hawaiian origin). Maile means "a fragrant native Hawaiian vine" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Caylani and Maile boy or girl names?

Caylani is primarily a girl name. Maile is primarily a girl name.

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