Maelle

Meaning of Maelle

Maëlle, pronounced mah-EL (/ma.ɛl/), is the feminine form of the Breton Maël, itself rooted in the old Celtic word for “chief.” Examined through U.S. Social Security data, the name has hovered near rank 900—peaking at 903 in 2010 and registering 12 occurrences (rank 938) in 2024—signaling steady interest without overwhelming ubiquity. Its phonetic balance, with stress on the second syllable, yields a melodic cadence reminiscent of Persian ghazal couplets, where a measured pause can speak volumes. Though not native to Farsi, the “mah” component subtly invokes the moon’s luminous presence in Persian poetry, lending the name a gentle celestial undertone. Rarely seen on daycare rosters—a scarcity that may be its chief allure—Maëlle marries continental elegance with analytical precision and an exotic whisper, appealing to parents who value quiet distinction.

Pronunciation

French

• Pronunced as mah-EL (/ma.ɛl/)

• Maeva
• Maeve
• Maelyn
• Maelynn
• Maelie
• Maella
• Maegan