boy's name
Maelian
mah-ay-LYAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 90
Maelian is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Maelian Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Maelian?
In 2010, Maelian was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Maelian Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Maëlian | Maëlian is a rare spelling of Maelian, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 30 times, mostly in France. | 30 |
| Maélian | Maélian is a rare spelling of Maelian, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maelian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maelian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maelian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maelian
- French mah-ay-LYAHN
Sibling Names for Maelian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maelian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maelian
Is Maelian a girl's or a boy's name?
Maelian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maelian?
Maelian has 3 syllables.
When was Maelian most popular?
Maelian peaked in 2009, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Maelian a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maelian currently ranks #4,604 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.