Hina vs Maile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hina

Girl #4,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, warmth"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic Pakistani Polynesian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,772
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Hina Rank #4,772
Maile Rank #4,600

Maile is more popular, ranked #4600 vs #4772 for Hina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hina ___

  • Hina Rose
  • Hina Marie
  • Hina Sakura
  • Hina Yuki
  • Hina Noor
  • Hina Jade

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 Hina

Yuki Kenji Aiko Sora Nadia

If you choose Maile

Kai Leilani Nalu Hoku Keahi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hina or Maile more popular?

Maile is more popular, ranked #4600 compared to Hina at #4772 in the United States.

What do Hina and Maile mean?

Hina means "sunlight, warmth" (Japanese origin). Maile means "a fragrant native Hawaiian vine" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Hina and Maile boy or girl names?

Hina is primarily a girl name. Maile is primarily a girl name.

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