Likely a modern blend of May and Lily
Mayli is a contemporary American creation, most likely formed by combining the month name May with the popular suffix -li or -ly, or as a variation of the Hawaiian name Mele. It carries the fresh, springtime associations of the month of May alongside a playful, modern sound. Because it is a recent coinage, it lacks a singular ancient etymology.
Less common today
Mayli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,215 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
