Maeli
Every Maeli since 2000 — 480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maeli
Maeli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,314 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 480 American babies have been named Maeli. Its peak came in 2008, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maeli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maeli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,314 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,074 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,092 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,503 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,509 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,240 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,915 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,557 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,436 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,907 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,164 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,515 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,163 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,660 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,866 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,560 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,650 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,416 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,461 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,483 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,219 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,392 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,293 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,762 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,603 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maeli in 2025?
Maeli ranked #4,314 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maeli?
480 babies have been named Maeli in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maeli most popular?
Maeli peaked in 2008, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Maeli a boy or girl name?
Maeli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maeli rising or falling?
Maeli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.