What is the origin of the name Mailani?

Mailani is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Mailani?

Mailani is currently ranked #2992 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mailani?

Mailani is pronounced my-LAH-nee.

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GirlHawaiian

Mailani

my-LAH-nee

Popularity

#2992

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

626

Peak Year

#98 in 2023

First Recorded

1996

Style

Soft & Gentle, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Mailani is a feminine given name of Hawaiian origin. It is composed of 'mai' (perhaps meaning 'come' or from the sea) and 'lani' (meaning 'sky,' 'heaven,' or 'royalty').

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Mai Lani Mila

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Mai Lani Mila

Spelling Variations

Mailanie Maylani

Similar Names

Leilani Moana Kai Luna

Personality Traits

EtherealHeavenlyGentleSerene

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Meaning

Meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child of heaven,' Leilani is derived from the Hawaiian words 'lei' (flowers, garland) and 'lani' (heaven, sky, royal).

Nature-Inspired·Soft & Gentle·Moderate spelling

Rank #66

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