Dru vs Maila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dru

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,389
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dru

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dru Rank #2,389
Maila Rank #3,468

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 vs #3468 for Maila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dru ___

  • Dru James
  • Dru Alexander
  • Dru Michael
  • Dru Lee
  • Dru Cole
  • Dru Finn

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 Dru

Bram Colt Sloane Crew Blake

If you choose Maila

Leilani Kaia Malia Keoni Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dru or Maila more popular?

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 compared to Maila at #3468 in the United States.

What do Dru and Maila mean?

Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin). Maila means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Dru and Maila boy or girl names?

Dru is primarily a boy name. Maila is primarily a girl name.

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