Ilani vs Mayli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilani

Girl #2,073 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my tree, belonging to the tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,073
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Ili

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mayli

Girl #2,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,207
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilani Rank #2,073
Mayli Rank #2,207

Ilani is more popular, ranked #2073 vs #2207 for Mayli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilani ___

  • Ilani Rose
  • Ilani Grace
  • Ilani Mae
  • Ilani Joy
  • Ilani Eden
  • Ilani Pearl

Mayli ___

  • Mayli Rose
  • Mayli Jean
  • Mayli Claire
  • Mayli Anne
  • Mayli Jade
  • Mayli Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilani

Ariel Talia Avi Noa Eitan

If you choose Mayli

Leilani Mia Kai Lily Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilani or Mayli more popular?

Ilani is more popular, ranked #2073 compared to Mayli at #2207 in the United States.

What do Ilani and Mayli mean?

Ilani means "my tree, belonging to the tree" (Hebrew origin). Mayli means "beautiful, lovely" (Chinese origin).

Are Ilani and Mayli boy or girl names?

Ilani is primarily a girl name. Mayli is primarily a girl name.

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