The nameMaëlia
Maëlia is a modern French girl's name inspired by Breton, built on Maël. It was popular in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Recent French creation
Meaning
Maëlia is built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Recent French creation.
History
Maëlia appeared in the early 1990s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Maëlia
Maëlia in France
Maëlia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,205 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Maëlia. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Maëlia in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 132 births a year on average, against 208 in the five years before.
Maëlia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlia mean?
Maëlia is built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Maëlia?
Recent French creation.
Is Maëlia a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlia is a girl's name.