Mailey
Pronunciation: [ m-AYL-ee ]
Mailey is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,874 in the US, popular nicknames include Mai, May, and Maiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mailey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 500 babies have been named Mailey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mailey is past its peak , currently ranked #6,874 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,874
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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About the Name Mailey
Mailey is a girl name .
Mailey is currently ranked #6,874 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mailey include Mai, May, Maiie, and Mailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mailey include Mailani, Mailen, Maila, Mailyn, Maily . 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