Fay vs Maila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,384
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faye

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Fay Rank #3,384
Maila Rank #3,468

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3468 for Maila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fay ___

  • Fay Elizabeth
  • Fay Louise
  • Fay Catherine
  • Fay Victoria
  • Fay Adelaide

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 Fay

Pearl June Wren Clive Rupert

If you choose Maila

Leilani Kaia Malia Keoni Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fay or Maila more popular?

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Maila at #3468 in the United States.

What do Fay and Maila mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Maila means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Fay and Maila boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Maila is primarily a girl name.

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