The nameMaella
Maella is a girl's name, a variant of the French Maëlle. It was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Breton
Meaning
Like Maël, it is linked to the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Breton, through Maëlle, with an -a ending.
History
Found in France from the 1970s, Maella peaked in the mid 2000s and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Maella
Maella in France
Maella was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 545 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Maella. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Maella in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 27 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Maella in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maella mean?
Like Maël, it is linked to the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Maella?
Breton, through Maëlle, with an -a ending.
Is Maella a girl's or a boy's name?
Maella is a girl's name.