Maelani vs Milah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milah

Girl #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear one"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic American Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,515
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maelani Rank #1,600
Milah Rank #1,515

Milah is more popular, ranked #1515 vs #1600 for Maelani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maelani ___

  • Maelani Rose
  • Maelani Joy
  • Maelani Grace
  • Maelani Kai
  • Maelani Pearl
  • Maelani Jade

Milah ___

  • Milah Rose
  • Milah Grace
  • Milah Ann
  • Milah Jane
  • Milah Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maelani

Leilani Kalani Keana Malia Kai

If you choose Milah

Lila Elijah Nora Sebastian Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maelani or Milah more popular?

Milah is more popular, ranked #1515 compared to Maelani at #1600 in the United States.

What do Maelani and Milah mean?

Maelani means "heavenly flower" (Hawaiian origin). Milah means "gracious, dear one" (Old Slavic origin).

Are Maelani and Milah boy or girl names?

Maelani is primarily a girl name. Milah is primarily a girl name.

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