The nameMaëlig

Maëlig is a Breton name given to both boys and girls.

Meaning

From the Breton mael, "prince, chief", with the diminutive -ig.

Origin

Breton.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s, slightly more often to boys.

Popularity of the name Maëlig

Maëlig in France

2004peak year (35 births)
640babies named Maëlig in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Maëlig was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 255 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Maëlig. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Maëlig in France were born before 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maëlig mean?

From the Breton mael, "prince, chief", with the diminutive -ig.

What is the origin of the name Maëlig?

Breton.

Is Maëlig a girl's or a boy's name?

Maëlig is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.