Maile
Maile is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Refers to the maile vine, a fragrant native Hawaiian plant used for making leis.
Origin and history
Maile is a traditional Hawaiian feminine name derived from the maile vine (Alyxia stellata), which is revered in Hawaiian culture for its fragrant leaves used in traditional leis. While deeply rooted in Hawaiian tradition, it has attained steady, moderate usage across the United States. Its natural, botanical association gives it a soft and exotic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
3,680 babies in the United States have been named Maile since 1880. It ranks #2910 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1932.
States where it is most popular
- HI (44.2 %)
- CA (42.8 %)
- WA (4.7 %)
- UT (2.4 %)
- TX (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 28 |
| 1940-1950 | 64 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 209 |
| 1970-1980 | 477 |
| 1980-1990 | 490 |
| 1990-2000 | 527 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,202 |
| 2010-2019 | 389 |
| 2020-2029 | 169 |
Famous people named Maile
- Maile Flanagan: Actress, Voice Actress
- Maile Shimabukuro: Politician, Attorney
Fun facts
- In Hawaiian culture, the maile vine is associated with peace, honor, and love, traditionally worn for special occasions.
- The name gained broader mainland U.S. visibility through the character Maile Duval in Elvis Presley's 1961 film Blue Hawaii.