Maley
Pronunciation: [ m-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 187 babies have been named Maley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maley is past its peak , currently ranked #54,904 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #54,904
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Maley
Maley is a girl name .
Maley is currently ranked #54,904 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maley include Mal, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maley include Maleah, Malena, Maleni, Maleia, Malea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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