"apricot blossom"
Origin: Vietnamese (Mai)
Language: Vietnamese
Maily
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Meaning & Origin
"pearl, of the sea"
Origin: French variant of Marie
Language: French
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The Story of Maily
Maily is likely a variant spelling of Maïly, a French-Vietnamese feminine name. In Vietnamese, 'Mai' (梅) means apricot blossom — a symbol of hope and new beginnings associated with the Lunar New Year. The '-ly' suffix may reflect French influence from Vietnam's colonial period. It could also be a phonetic spelling of the Vietnamese name Mỹ Ly or Mai Ly.
Maily appears in Vietnamese-French and Vietnamese-American communities as a soft, accessible form that bridges Eastern and Western naming conventions. Its similarity to popular names like Miley and Hailey has given it broader appeal.
The apricot blossom (mai) is one of the most important symbols of Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), representing hope, prosperity, and renewal. Names containing 'Mai' carry this festive, hopeful symbolism in Vietnamese culture.
Historical Record
Maily first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 550 babies have been named Maily in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maily is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,772 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The apricot blossom (hoa mai) is the flower of Tết (Vietnamese New Year), symbolizing hope and good fortune
- Southern Vietnam celebrates Tết with yellow apricot blossoms, while northern Vietnam uses pink peach blossoms
Maily in Other Languages
French
Maïly
Chinese
梅 (mei, apricot blossom)
Vietnamese
Mai Ly / Mỹ Ly
Popularity Over Time
#3,772
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Mai Ly
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Common Vietnamese feminine name borne by several musicians and artists in Vietnam and the diaspora
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,772
- Total SSA Count
- 40
- Cultural Origins
- Vietnamese French Vietnamese-American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Mai
Lee
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maily
What does the name Maily mean?
"apricot blossom" (from Vietnamese (Mai)). "pearl, of the sea" (from French variant of Marie). Maily is likely a variant spelling of Maïly, a French-Vietnamese feminine name. In Vietnamese, 'Mai' (梅) means apricot blossom — a symbol of hope and new beginnings associated with the Lunar New Year. The '-ly' suffix may reflect French influence from Vietnam's colonial period. It could also be a phonetic spelling of the Vietnamese name Mỹ Ly or Mai Ly.
What is the origin of the name Maily?
Maily has Vietnamese (Mai), French variant of Marie, Vietnamese, French, and Vietnamese-American origins. In Vietnamese (Mai), it means "apricot blossom". In French variant of Marie, it means "pearl, of the sea".
Is Maily a boy or girl name?
Maily is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Maily?
Maily is currently ranked #3772 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Maily?
Common nicknames for Maily include Mai and Lee.
What are good middle names for Maily?
Popular middle name pairings include Maily Jade, Maily Rose, Maily Linh, Maily Anne, Maily Grace, Maily Pearl, and Maily Noel.
What are good sibling names for Maily?
Names that pair well with Maily as siblings include Linh, Lan, Minh, Thien, Hanh, and An.
How many syllables does Maily have?
Maily has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Maily a common or rare name?
Maily is an uncommon name, ranked #3772 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Maily
Maily is a girl name with Vietnamese, French, and Vietnamese-American origins . The name means "apricot blossom" in Vietnamese (Mai) .
Maily is currently ranked #3,772 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Maily has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Maily include Mai and Lee. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maily include Mailani, Mailen, Maila, Mailyn, Maile . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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