Mayley

Meaning & origin

Mayley is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, a period that saw a surge in creative spellings of established names. Its popularity peaked in 2018, though it has never entered widespread use. As of 2025, it ranks 8,362 nationally, with approximately 1 in 133,939 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, indicating its distribution is scattered. Mayley likely follows the pattern of names like Miley and Hadley, combining a familiar initial syllable with the trendy -ley suffix. Its trajectory is stable, suggesting a consistent but low level of usage. Parents choosing Mayley may be drawn to its modern sound and resemblance to more popular names like Paisley or Bailey.

Mayley first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Miley, which is itself derived from the Irish surname O'Reilly, or a blend of the month name May with the fashionable -ley suffix found in names like Bailey and Riley. The name has no established meaning outside its presumed aesthetic appeal.