The nameMaëly
Maëly is a modern French girl's name with a Breton feel. It spread in France in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Maëly is a recent creation, built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince".
Origin
French.
History
Maëly followed the vogue for Maëlys in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Maëly
Maëly in France
Maëly was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,430 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Maëly. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Maëly in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 137 births a year on average, against 230 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Maëly in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëly mean?
Maëly is a recent creation, built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince".
What is the origin of the name Maëly?
French.
Is Maëly a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëly is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Maëly?
Variants and related names of Maëly include Maëlys.