Mailan is of Chinese origin, meaning 'dance'. It's composed of two characters: 'maid' (舞) meaning 'dance', and 'lan' (兰) meaning 'orchid'. This name is often chosen by parents who wish to imbue their child with grace, elegance, and beauty, as suggested by its association with dance and the orchid flower. Mailan is relatively uncommon outside of China but has gained some popularity in recent years among those seeking unique, meaningful names for their children.
"The name Mailan experienced fluctuating popularity between 1987 and 2011, with the highest number of births occurring in 1987 and 2009 at six each, and a peak period from 2003 to 2005 where five births were recorded annually. Overall, there were thirty-three babies named Mailan during this time."