The nameMaëlly
Maëlly is a recent girl's name close to Maëlle, mostly given in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- A modern coinage inspired by Breton
Meaning
Like Maëlle, it is linked to the Breton mael, "prince".
Origin
A modern coinage inspired by Breton.
History
First found in France in the mid 1980s, Maëlly peaked in the early 2010s. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Maëlly
Maëlly in France
Maëlly was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 920 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Maëlly. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Maëlly in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 33 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
Maëlly in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlly mean?
Like Maëlle, it is linked to the Breton mael, "prince".
What is the origin of the name Maëlly?
A modern coinage inspired by Breton.
Is Maëlly a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlly is a girl's name.