The nameMaëla
Maëla is a modern French girl's name, the feminine of Maël. It was mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Breton in inspiration
Meaning
Maëla comes from Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Breton in inspiration.
History
Maëla appeared in the late 1960s and peaked in the early 2000s.
Popularity of the name Maëla
Maëla in France
Maëla was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 890 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Maëla. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Maëla in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Maëla in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëla mean?
Maëla comes from Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Maëla?
Breton in inspiration.
Is Maëla a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëla is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Maëla?
Variants and related names of Maëla include Maël.