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Maeley

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Pronounced MAY-lee /ˈmeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend of Mae (a form of May/Mary) with the popular -ley/-leigh ending, 'meadow, clearing'. A coined name; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Sweet and breezy: Maeley blends Mae with a -ley ending (said 'MAY-lee'). Coined; routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern blend of Mae (a form of May/Mary) with the popular -ley/-leigh ending, 'meadow, clearing'. A coined name; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12902 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520032024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maeley is a coined name in the popular Mae- and -ley families, pairing the vintage-sweet Mae with a meadow-linked -ley tail. It has no long documented history and reads as soft and modern. Routes are uncertain, which we note. Said 'MAY-lee.'

As a girl's name in the U.S. it is uncommon, riding the Mae- and -ley trends. Coined, sunny, and gentle.

Did you know? Maeley joins Mae, a springlike form of May or Mary, to the trendy -ley ending, rooted in an old word for 'meadow.' It fits today's wave of Mae- names; its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Maeley — Modern Mae + ley blend; coined, routes uncertain

Variations

MaelyMaeleighMayley

Nicknames

MaeLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maeley mean?

Maeley blends Mae with a -ley ending, 'meadow'; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Maeley?

It's said MAY-lee /ˈmeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maeley a boy or girl name?

Maeley is used as a girl's name, a soft modern blend.

How popular is Maeley?

Maeley is uncommon for girls in the U.S. and reads as a fresh, coined pick.

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