The nameMaïly

Maïly is a modern French girl's name, close to Maëly and Maïlys. It was popular in France around 2010.

Meaning

Maïly has no established etymology. It is linked to Maëly, built on Maël, or to Maylis.

Origin

Recent French creation.

History

Maïly appeared in the late 1980s and peaked around 2010.

Popularity of the name Maïly

Maïly in France

902ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (220 births)
2,960babies named Maïly in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Maïly was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,515 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Maïly. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Maïly in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 54 births a year on average, against 99 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maïly mean?

Maïly has no established etymology. It is linked to Maëly, built on Maël, or to Maylis.

What is the origin of the name Maïly?

Recent French creation.

Is Maïly a girl's or a boy's name?

Maïly is a girl's name.