Mayeli sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Mayela, Mayli, and Maeli are the closest matches by sound. Most share Mayeli's Nahuatl/Spanish-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"beautiful, lovely"
"breath of life"
"valley (from Dale + lyn suffix)"
"brave and powerful work"
"heavens, atmosphere"
"crowned with laurel, victorious"
"fair champion"
"strong and hardy"
"foresight, practical wisdom"
"thirst, longing"
"reborn clearing"
"eldest daughter"
"youthful, soft-haired (from Julia/Julius)"
"charcoal farm"
"bright, shining one"
"fate, that which is determined"
"one who is moving forward (interpreted)"
"land surrounded by water"
"wished-for child"
"surname place name"
"image, likeness"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Mayeli — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Nahuatl/Spanish origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Mayeli.
Rhythm: Mayeli is a 3-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.