Ilana vs Mayeli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilana

Girl #2,468 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilani, Lana, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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Mayeli

Girl #2,620 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Nahuatl/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,620
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maye, Eli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilana Rank #2,468
Mayeli Rank #2,620

Ilana is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #2620 for Mayeli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilana ___

  • Ilana Ruth
  • Ilana Miriam
  • Ilana Sophie
  • Ilana Grace
  • Ilana Rose
  • Ilana Claire

Mayeli ___

  • Mayeli Rose
  • Mayeli Sofia
  • Mayeli Isabel
  • Mayeli Luz
  • Mayeli Carmen
  • Mayeli Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilana

Noam Ariel Yael Micah Tamar

If you choose Mayeli

Xiomara Dulce Esperanza Diego Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilana or Mayeli more popular?

Ilana is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Mayeli at #2620 in the United States.

What do Ilana and Mayeli mean?

Ilana means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin). Mayeli means "beautiful, lovely" (Nahuatl/Spanish origin).

Are Ilana and Mayeli boy or girl names?

Ilana is primarily a girl name. Mayeli is primarily a girl name.

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