Maelani
Every Maelani since 1999 — 812 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maelani
Maelani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,553 in 2025 with 136 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 812 American babies have been named Maelani. Its peak came in 2025, when 136 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maelani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maelani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 136 | #1,553 |
| 2024 | 131 | #1,607 |
| 2023 | 107 | #1,873 |
| 2022 | 93 | #2,078 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,876 |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,430 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,974 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,951 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,006 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,470 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,234 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,917 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,590 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,956 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,506 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,777 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,074 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,385 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,129 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,536 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,267 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,627 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,934 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maelani in 2025?
Maelani ranked #1,553 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 136 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maelani?
812 babies have been named Maelani in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maelani most popular?
Maelani peaked in 2025, when 136 newborns received the name.
Is Maelani a boy or girl name?
Maelani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maelani rising or falling?
Maelani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.