What is the origin of the name Mailea?

Mailea is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Mailea?

Mailea is currently ranked #16717 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mailea?

Mailea is pronounced my-LAY-uh.

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GirlHawaiian

Mailea

my-LAY-uh

Popularity

#16717

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

Peak Year

#5 in 2009

First Recorded

2009

Style

Soft & Gentle, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hawaiian name potentially derived from 'Malia', a Hawaiian form of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. It can also be linked to Hawaiian words for 'flower'.

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Mai Leah Mya

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Mai Leah Mya

Spelling Variations

Malia Maylea

Similar Names

Leila Kailani Nala Aria

Personality Traits

JoyfulRadiantSweetGentle

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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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