Girl nameCurrently #2,542 in the USRising
Maela
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Maela's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Maela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Maela |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 70 |
Maela through the decades
- Maela peaked in 2024, when 70 babies were named Maela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Maela has risen 134% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Maela currently ranks #2,542 in the US and is on the rise.