"sacred maile vine, fragrant offering"
Origin: Hawaiian
Language: Hawaiian
Maila
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A Hawaiian sacred vine name with natural beauty
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Meaning & Origin
"sports stick, implement"
Origin: Finnish
Language: Finnish
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The Story of Maila
Maila draws from multiple origins. In Hawaiian, it connects to maile (pronounced my-lay), a native climbing vine sacred in Hawaiian culture and used in lei-making for weddings, graduations, and important ceremonies. Maile is associated with the goddess Laka, patron of hula, and its fragrant leaves have been offered in Hawaiian spiritual practice for centuries. In Finnish, Maila is a distinct given name as well as the Finnish word for a sports stick. The name may also be a variant of Mila from Slavic languages.
Maila is gaining popularity as parents seek short, distinctive names with natural and cultural depth. The Hawaiian connection gives it a tropical, spiritual appeal, while its similarity to popular Mila provides familiarity. Finnish-American actress Maila Nurmi helped establish the name in pop culture history.
In Hawaiian culture, the maile vine holds deep spiritual significance, used to make open-ended lei for sacred ceremonies, hula performances, graduations, and important transitions. A girl named Maila carries this sacred connection to Hawaiian nature and spiritual tradition.
Historical Record
Maila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 716 babies have been named Maila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maila is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,468 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The maile vine is one of Hawaii's most sacred plants, its fragrant leaves used in traditional ceremonies for over a thousand years
- Maila Nurmi (1922-2008) was a Finnish-American actress famous for creating the iconic Vampira character on 1950s television
Maila in Other Languages
Finnish
Maila
Hawaiian
Maile
Japanese
マイラ
Popularity Over Time
#3,468
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Maila
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Maila Nurmi
Actor
1922
Finnish-American actress who created the iconic Vampira character in 1954, one of the first horror television hosts
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,468
- Total SSA Count
- 45
- Cultural Origins
- Hawaiian Finnish American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
Mai
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maila
What does the name Maila mean?
"sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" (from Hawaiian). "sports stick, implement" (from Finnish). Maila draws from multiple origins. In Hawaiian, it connects to maile (pronounced my-lay), a native climbing vine sacred in Hawaiian culture and used in lei-making for weddings, graduations, and important ceremonies. Maile is associated with the goddess Laka, patron of hula, and its fragrant leaves have been offered in Hawaiian spiritual practice for centuries. In Finnish, Maila is a distinct given name as well as the Finnish word for a sports stick. The name may also be a variant of Mila from Slavic languages.
What is the origin of the name Maila?
Maila has Hawaiian, Finnish, and American origins. In Hawaiian, it means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering". In Finnish, it means "sports stick, implement".
Is Maila a boy or girl name?
Maila is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Maila?
Maila is currently ranked #3468 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Maila?
Common nicknames for Maila include Mai.
What are good middle names for Maila?
Popular middle name pairings include Maila Rose, Maila Jade, Maila Leilani, Maila Grace, Maila Kai, Maila Aria, and Maila Celeste.
What are good sibling names for Maila?
Names that pair well with Maila as siblings include Leilani, Kaia, Malia, Keoni, Koa, Nalani, and Moana.
How many syllables does Maila have?
Maila has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Maila a common or rare name?
Maila is an uncommon name, ranked #3468 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Maila
Maila is a girl name with Hawaiian, Finnish, and American origins . The name means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" in Hawaiian .
Maila is currently ranked #3,468 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Maila has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Maila include Mai. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maila include Mailani, Mailen, Mailyn, Maily, Maile . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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