Meaning and history
Maëlle is the French feminine form of the Breton name Maël, traditionally connected with a Celtic word meaning “chief” or “prince.” It is especially familiar in Brittany and other French-speaking regions. French singer Maëlle Pistoia and cyclist Maëlle Grossetête are notable bearers.
20062006: 8 births, rank #12,420
2007: 7 births, rank #13,924
2008: 7 births, rank #13,832
2009: 19 births, rank #6,811
2010: 51 births, rank #3,203
20112011: 29 births, rank #4,807
2012: 24 births, rank #5,557
2013: 22 births, rank #5,834
2014: 23 births, rank #5,625
2015: 18 births, rank #6,721
20162016: 25 births, rank #5,284
2017: 22 births, rank #5,661
2018: 37 births, rank #3,918
2019: 27 births, rank #4,909
2020: 19 births, rank #6,083
20212021: 27 births, rank #4,833
2022: 36 births, rank #4,041
2023: 27 births, rank #4,873
2024: 12 births, rank #8,443
20252025: 61 births, rank #2,778
In 2025, 61 babies were recorded with the name Maëlle, ranking #2,778 among girls.