Baby name
Maëlie
/MAY-lee/
Meaning
“Feminine form of Maël, meaning prince or chieftain”
Feminine form of Maël, meaning 'prince' or 'chieftain'. It may be linked to Roman Maia or Germanic 'noble'.
How it ages.
Maëlie is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Maëlie is appearing less often in France than before, with a gradual rather than abrupt decline.