Kayci vs Maylene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayci

Girl #5,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, vigilant, watchful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,128
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kace

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Maylene

Girl #5,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter grace, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew-English blend

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mayle

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kayci Rank #5,128
Maylene Rank #5,238

Kayci is more popular, ranked #5128 vs #5238 for Maylene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayci ___

  • Kayci Marie
  • Kayci Lynn
  • Kayci Elizabeth
  • Kayci Ann
  • Kayci Grace
  • Kayci Renee

Maylene ___

  • Maylene Rose
  • Maylene Grace
  • Maylene Ann
  • Maylene Claire
  • Maylene Joy
  • Maylene Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayci

Brynn Reece Quinn Rylee Brady

If you choose Maylene

Darlene Charlene Jolene Emmeline Adeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayci or Maylene more popular?

Kayci is more popular, ranked #5128 compared to Maylene at #5238 in the United States.

What do Kayci and Maylene mean?

Kayci means "alert, vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maylene means "bitter grace, beloved" (Hebrew-English blend origin).

Are Kayci and Maylene boy or girl names?

Kayci is primarily a girl name. Maylene is primarily a girl name.

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