Baby name
Maëllya
/ma.ɛ.l.ja/
Meaning
“Feminine form of Maël; means chief or prince in Breton”
Feminine form of Maël, meaning 'chief' or 'prince' in Breton. It may be related to the Irish 'mael,' meaning 'devotee' or 'prince.'
How it ages.
Maëllya is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Maëllya is appearing less often in France than before, with a gradual rather than abrupt decline.