Maia vs Malani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malani

Girl #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#331
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maia Rank #459
Malani Rank #331

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 vs #459 for Maia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maia ___

  • Maia Rose
  • Maia Grace
  • Maia Elise
  • Maia Claire
  • Maia Renee
  • Maia Pearl

Malani ___

  • Malani Rose
  • Malani Grace
  • Malani Kai
  • Malani Lei
  • Malani Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

If you choose Malani

Kailani Ailani Makoa Malia Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maia or Malani more popular?

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Maia and Malani mean?

Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin). Malani means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Maia and Malani boy or girl names?

Maia is primarily a girl name. Malani is primarily a girl name.

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