Maelen
Maelen is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,703 in the US, popular nicknames include Mae, May, and Maeie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Maelen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 6 babies have been named Maelen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maelen is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,703 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,703
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Nicknames
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About the Name Maelen
Maelen is a girl name .
Maelen is currently ranked #24,703 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maelen include Mae, May, Maeie, and Maelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maelen include Maelynn, Maelyn, Maelani, Maelee, Maela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis