Maelani
How to say it: my-LAH-nee · /maɪˈlɑni/
Modern American variant of Melanie (Greek 'dark') blended with Hawaiian -lani ('sky') - melodic girls' name.
Maelani was the 396th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 136 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 99% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #277 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #396 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 136 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,067 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +99% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #277 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Maelani belongs to recent decades and reached its fullest use in the 2020s. It holds at that high point now with additional growth on the way.
What goes with it
Melodic and soft with liquid consonants, Maelani feels gentle throughout. Kaliana pairs nicely as a sister style.
Nicknames
- Mae
- Lani
Honouring a Maelani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maelani is about 1 in 170.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
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