Maelee
2025 SSA
About Maelee
Maelee is a modern feminine name that combines the popular Mae (or May) with the trendy -lee suffix. While relatively new to the naming landscape, it carries the charm of traditional names like Maylee or Mailee with a unique spelling. Mae has roots in the month of May or can be a diminutive of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' The name Maelee has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking a sweet-sounding name with a contemporary flair. Its lyrical quality and simple pronunciation make it accessible while remaining distinctive in classroom settings.
Pronounced MAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Maelee ranked #2316 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2076 for girls in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,340 | 79 | 44.2 |
| 2015 | #2,120 | 91 | 51 |
| 2016 | #2,200 | 88 | 49.7 |
| 2017 | #2,561 | 69 | 40 |
| 2018 | #2,125 | 90 | 52.9 |
| 2019 | #2,319 | 78 | 46.5 |
| 2020 | #3,081 | 52 | 32.2 |
| 2021 | #2,300 | 80 | 48.8 |
| 2022 | #2,136 | 90 | 54.9 |
| 2023 | #2,478 | 72 | 44.9 |
| 2024 | #2,076 | 93 | 57.4 |
| 2025 | #2,316 | 79 | 49.2 |