Baby name
Maëlya
/MAY-lee-uh/
Meaning
“Modern French feminine name, possibly princess, chieftain, or lady”
A modern French feminine name, possibly meaning 'princess', 'chieftain', or 'lady'.
How it ages.
Maëlya is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Maëlya is appearing less often in France than before, with a gradual rather than abrupt decline.