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Maelee

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Pronounced MAEHL-ee /ˈmæɛl.i/Medium

Meaning: Contemporary blend of Mae (linked to May/Maia) with the popular suffix '-lee' (Old English 'leah', meadow/clearing). A modern coinage with a 'springtime meadow' reading.Low

In 30 seconds: Maelee is a modern American coinage joining Mae (tied to May and Maia) with the suffix '-lee', from Old English 'leah' meaning meadow or clearing.
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Origin MediumEnglish, American
MeaningContemporary blend of Mae (linked to May/Maia) with the popular suffix '-lee' (Old English 'leah', meadow/clearing). A modern coinage with a 'springtime meadow' reading.
U.S. rank (2024)#2076 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births93 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

This is a contemporary blended name rather than an inherited one. The first part, Mae, connects to May and Maia, while the second borrows the familiar '-lee' ending that traces to Old English 'leah', a meadow or woodland clearing. Read together, the parts give a loose 'springtime meadow' sense.

The two-beat sound and the popular '-lee' tail place it among recent American invented names built for flow rather than from a single old root.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Maelee is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Maelee — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Mae— The front half of the blend, used on its own.
Kaylee— Shares the same fashionable '-lee' meadow suffix.
Maya— Connects through the Maia link behind the Mae element.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Maelee mean?

Maelee is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Maelee?

It's commonly said MAEHL-ee /ˈmæɛl.i/.

Is Maelee a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Maelee is used as a girl name.

How popular is Maelee?

In 2024, Maelee ranked #2076 in the U.S. for girls, with 93 births recorded.