Maylene vs Mimi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Mimi

Girl #5,366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew (via Marie/Maria)

Cultural Roots

French Italian English American Taiwanese/Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,366
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maylene Rank #5,238
Mimi Rank #5,366

Maylene is more popular, ranked #5238 vs #5366 for Mimi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maylene ___

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

Mimi ___

  • Mimi Rose
  • Mimi Claire
  • Mimi Grace
  • Mimi Louise
  • Mimi Elise
  • Mimi Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maylene

Darlene Charlene Jolene Emmeline Adeline

If you choose Mimi

Coco Lulu Fifi Gigi Bebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maylene or Mimi more popular?

Maylene is more popular, ranked #5238 compared to Mimi at #5366 in the United States.

What do Maylene and Mimi mean?

Maylene means "bitter grace, beloved" (Hebrew-English blend origin). Mimi means "sea of bitterness, beloved" (Hebrew (via Marie/Maria) origin).

Are Maylene and Mimi boy or girl names?

Maylene is primarily a girl name. Mimi is primarily a girl name.

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