The nameMaëlya
Maëlya is a modern French girl's name with a Breton feel. It spread in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Maëlya is a recent creation, built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince".
Origin
French.
History
Maëlya followed the vogue for names beginning with Maë.
Popularity of the name Maëlya
Maëlya in France
216thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (450 births)
5,160babies named Maëlya in France since 1900
Maëlya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,945 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Maëlya. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Maëlya in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 308 births a year.
Maëlya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlya mean?
Maëlya is a recent creation, built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince".
What is the origin of the name Maëlya?
French.
Is Maëlya a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlya is a girl's name.