The baby name Maithilee is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MY-thee-lee (IPA: /maɪˈθiːli/).
Maithilee is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Maithilee is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MY-thee-lee (IPA: /maɪˈθiːli/).
Maithilee is Sanskrit in Origin.
Maithilee is a Sanskrit-derived feminine name from Maithilī (मैथिली), the feminine form of Maithila, meaning “woman of Mithila” or “of Mithila.” Mithila is the ancient kingdom associated with the Ramayana; hence Maithilī is a revered epithet of Sita, wife of Rama. The name also connects to Maithili, the Indo‑Aryan language and cultural tradition of the Mithila region in today’s Bihar (India) and the Terai of Nepal.
In use across North and Western India and among the diaspora, Maithilee balances classical roots with gentle, lyrical sound. Variants and spellings include Maithili, Maithily, Maithalee, and the South Indian transliteration Mythili. Short forms such as Mithi, Mili, Mai, and Lily appear in informal use. The meaning carries connotations of virtue, homeland pride, and devotion, making Maithilee a culturally resonant and auspicious choice.
Maithilee barely registers. Across 3 countries, we found just 6 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
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