unisex name
Maelig
mah-ay-LEEG (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 640
Maelig is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 40% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 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 2004, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1980.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Maelig Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 255 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Maelig?
In 2017, Maelig 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 Maelig Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Maëlig | Maëlig is a rare spelling of Maelig, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 105 times, mostly in France. | 105 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maelig
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maelig Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maelig over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maelig
- French mah-ay-LEEG
Sibling Names for Maelig
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maelig — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maelig
Is Maelig a girl's or a boy's name?
Maelig is used for both girls and boys. About 40% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Maelig?
Maelig has 3 syllables.
When was Maelig most popular?
Maelig peaked in 2004, when 35 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.