Maelei
Maelei is a girl baby name. Ranked #26,281 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
Maelei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 6 babies have been named Maelei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maelei is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #26,281 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #26,281
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Maelei
Maelei is a girl name .
Maelei is currently ranked #26,281 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maelei include Mae, May, Maeie, and Maelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maelei 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