Maile Girl

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MY-lay //ˈmaɪ.leɪ//

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: a garland of flowers

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maile has its roots in the Hawaiian language, where it refers to a type of vine, specifically the species Alyxia oliviformis, which is significant in Hawaiian culture. The term is derived from the Hawaiian word "maile," which denotes both the plant and its fragrant leaves, often used in traditional lei-making.

The name entered English through the influence of Hawaiian culture and language, particularly during the 19th century when Western interest in the Hawaiian Islands grew, leading to the incorporation of native terms into English vocabulary. Historically, the maile vine has been associated with various cultural practices in Hawaii, including its use in ceremonies and as a symbol of peace and love.

The plant is often used in wedding leis, signifying the bond between partners, and has been a part of Hawaiian traditions for centuries. The name Maile, therefore, carries connotations of beauty, nature, and cultural heritage, reflecting the significance of the vine in Hawaiian society.

In addition to its botanical significance, the name has been embraced in various forms of literature and art, often symbolizing connection to the land and the importance of nature in Hawaiian identity. The enduring appeal of the name Maile can be attributed to its deep cultural roots and the positive associations it evokes, making it a meaningful choice within Hawaiian and broader contexts.

While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Maile itself remains a strong representation of Hawaiian heritage.

Famous people named Maile

In this section, you will find notable people named Maile. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maile who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maile who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Maile Flanagan is an actress best known for Naruto, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and The Legend of Korra.

Maile Meloy is an author best known for Liars and Saints, Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It, and The Apothecary.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maile, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MaliaLeilaniKailaniNohea

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maile. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MayaMilaKaiaLilaNiaTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maile was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Maile has ranked as high as #2631 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, Washington, Utah, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Maile has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maile is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maile was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maile.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 33 33
2024 30 30
2023 30 30
2022 22 22
2021 31 31
2020 23 23
2019 24 24
2018 29 29
2017 21 21
2016 23 23
2015 26 26
2014 40 40
2013 47 47
2012 58 58
2011 63 63
2010 58 58
2009 73 73
2008 140 140
2007 154 154
2006 145 145
2005 125 125
2004 131 131
2003 148 148
2002 92 92
2001 107 107
2000 87 87
1999 65 65
1998 63 63
1997 52 52
1996 51 51
1995 64 64
1994 57 57
1993 42 42
1992 43 43
1991 43 43
1990 47 47
1989 45 45
1988 52 52
1987 41 41
1986 40 40
1985 63 63
1984 48 48
1983 38 38
1982 53 53
1981 57 57
1980 53 53
1979 40 40
1978 56 56
1977 56 56
1976 43 43
1975 60 60
1974 56 56
1973 48 48
1972 34 34
1971 36 36
1970 48 48
1969 34 34
1968 28 28
1967 35 35
1966 15 15
1965 18 18
1964 16 16
1963 18 18
1962 19 19
1961 12 12
1960 14 14
1959 8 8
1958 9 9
1957 19 19
1956 12 12
1955 7 7
1953 7 7
1952 13 13
1951 8 8
1950 9 9
1949 9 9
1948 6 6
1947 10 10
1946 9 9
1945 5 5
1944 6 6
1943 7 7
1942 6 6
1940 6 6
1938 5 5
1937 5 5
1936 5 5
1934 8 8
1933 5 5
1929 7 7
1928 6 6
1925 10 10
1920 5 5
1919 5 5

Top States for Maile (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
HI 6
55%
CA 5
45%