Maelis
Maelis is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,019 in the US, popular nicknames include Mae, May, and Maeie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Maelis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 15 babies have been named Maelis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maelis is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #12,019 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,019
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nicknames
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About the Name Maelis
Maelis is a girl name .
Maelis is currently ranked #12,019 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maelis include Mae, May, Maeie, and Maelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maelis 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