Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Maley since 1992
Babies named Maley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Maley is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1992. It saw its peak usage in 2009, but has been declining since 2010, placing it among names that had a brief moment in the 2000s decade. The name does not appear among any top states, reflecting its scattered and infrequent use. Its origins are uncertain, possibly a respelling of Miley or a derivation from the French surname Maille. Given its low frequency, Maley offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a contemporary feel.
Maley is a modern name with unclear roots. It may be a respelling of Miley, which itself is a variant of the Irish surname O'Maille or a diminutive of names like Miles. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Maley as a surname of French origin, derived from Maille. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and gained modest use in the 2000s.
“Maley” around the world
Where Maley 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: Mal, Ley
Sibling names for Maley
Names that share Maley's style, for a brother or sister.
