Rising since 2000, #2,933 for girls today.
Popularity of Maylie since 1999
Babies named Maylie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 304 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Maylie is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. By 2025 it had reached its peak rank of 2933, with approximately 1 in 28,198 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been rising in popularity since 2000, particularly in Texas and California, which are its top states. Maylie likely originated as a creative variant of May or Miley, reflecting a trend toward names ending in the popular -lie or -lee sound. Its steady upward trajectory suggests continued appeal among parents seeking a fresh, melodic name.
Maylie first appeared in the United States in 1999. It is most likely a modern coinage, possibly blending the name May (derived from the month or from Mary) with the popular suffix -lie or -lee. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Miley, itself a modern name often associated with singer Miley Cyrus. The name has seen steady use since the 2000s.
Where Maylie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maylie” around the world
Where Maylie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mae
Sibling names for Maylie
Names that share Maylie's style, for a brother or sister.
