Maile vs Naelani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maile

Girl #4,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a fragrant native Hawaiian vine"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,600
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Naelani

Girl #4,478 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly mist, gentle mist of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,478
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nae, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maile Rank #4,600
Naelani Rank #4,478

Naelani is more popular, ranked #4478 vs #4600 for Maile.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maile ___

  • Maile Rose
  • Maile Lani
  • Maile Grace
  • Maile Ann
  • Maile Jade
  • Maile Pearl

Naelani ___

  • Naelani Kai
  • Naelani Rose
  • Naelani Jade
  • Naelani Pearl
  • Naelani May
  • Naelani Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maile

Kai Leilani Nalu Hoku Keahi

If you choose Naelani

Leilani Kailani Keanu Malia Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maile or Naelani more popular?

Naelani is more popular, ranked #4478 compared to Maile at #4600 in the United States.

What do Maile and Naelani mean?

Maile means "a fragrant native Hawaiian vine" (Hawaiian origin). Naelani means "heavenly mist, gentle mist of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Maile and Naelani boy or girl names?

Maile is primarily a girl name. Naelani is primarily a girl name.

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