Rising since 2000, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Maeli since 2000
Babies named Maeli per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maeli's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 214 |
| 2020s | 116 |
Meaning & origin
Maeli is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 2000. As of 2025, it ranks 4,265, with approximately 1 in 48,705 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been rising steadily since its debut, reaching its peak rank in 2025. Maeli is most common in Florida and Texas, reflecting a trend toward melodic, vowel-ending names in the southern United States. Its etymology is uncertain; it may be a respelling of Miley or a creative variation inspired by Hawaiian names like Maile. Parents drawn to Maeli often appreciate its soft sound and modern feel, part of a broader trend of names ending in '-eli' or '-li' sounds.
Maeli is a contemporary name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2000. It may be a respelling of Miley, which itself is a diminutive of Emily or derives from the Irish surname Ó Maoil Aodha. Alternatively, it could be influenced by the Hawaiian name Maile, referring to a fragrant vine. The spelling with 'ae' suggests a modern, creative twist.
Where Maeli is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maeli” around the world
Where Maeli lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, Lee, Mali
Sibling names for Maeli
Names that share Maeli's style, for a brother or sister.
