The nameMaëlie
Maëlie is a modern Breton feminine of Maël.
- Girl's name
- Breton
Meaning
Maëlie comes from Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Breton.
History
In England and Wales Maelie reached 1575th place in 2023. In the United States it reached its best rank, 2569th, in 2024.
Popularity of the name Maëlie
Maëlie in the United States
Maëlie was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 328 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Maëlie. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Maëlie in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 46 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Maëlie in France
Maëlie was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,465 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Maëlie. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Maëlie in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 146 births a year on average, against 254 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Maëlie
Names from the same generation as Maëlie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlie mean?
Maëlie comes from Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Maëlie?
Breton.
Is Maëlie a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Maëlie?
In 2024, Maëlie was the 2556th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 69 births.
What are the variants of the name Maëlie?
Variants and related names of Maëlie include Maël.
What are good sibling names for Maëlie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Noora, Lya, Eleonora and Liora for a sister, Artem, Viggo, Davi and Emeric for a brother.