Maylani
A Hawaiian name meaning "garlanded with flowers".
Name Census estimates that about 884 living Americans carry the first name Maylani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maylani today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maylani births was 2024 (90 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maylani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
884
~ 1 in 387,731 Americans
Peak year
2024
90 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,124
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Maylani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maylani from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 413 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maylani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maylani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maylanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Maylani, while Nevada, New Jersey, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maylani
The name Maylani is a relatively modern name that appears to have its origins in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Maya and Lani, both of which have their own distinct histories and cultural significance.
Maya is a name with roots in various cultures and languages. In Sanskrit, it means "illusion" or "magic," and in Hindu mythology, Maya is a powerful goddess associated with cosmic illusion and creative power. The name is also found in Greek, where it means "mother." In Spanish, Maya is a variant of the name Maria, derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, meaning "beloved" or "wished for child."
Lani, on the other hand, is a Hawaiian name meaning "heavenly" or "sky." It is a popular name in Hawaiian culture and is often used as a standalone name or as part of a compound name.
While the specific origin of the name Maylani is unclear, it is possible that it was created by combining the names Maya and Lani to create a unique and meaningful name. The name may have been inspired by the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of its creators or by a desire to blend different cultural elements.
There are no known historical references or famous individuals from ancient times bearing the name Maylani, as it is a relatively modern creation. However, here are five notable individuals who have carried this name in more recent times:
1. Maylani Rivas (born 1996) - A Venezuelan volleyball player who has represented her country in international competitions.
2. Maylani Bethsheba (born 1990) - A Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known for her work in the Latin pop and urban genres.
3. Maylani Beltran (born 2004) - A young American actress who has appeared in television shows and films, including "The Walking Dead" and "Watchmen."
4. Maylani Greenidge (born 1997) - A Canadian track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events.
5. Maylani Hayward (born 2001) - An Australian model and social media influencer known for her work in the fashion industry.
While the name Maylani may be relatively new, its components have rich cultural and linguistic histories that contribute to its unique and meaningful essence.
People
Maylani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maylani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maylani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maylani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 884 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maylani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 387,731 US residents.
Is Maylani a common name?
We classify Maylani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 890 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maylani most popular?
The single biggest year for Maylani was 2024, when 90 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maylani is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maylani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maylani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.