Maela
Every Maela since 2002 — 445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maela
Maela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,054 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 445 American babies have been named Maela. Its peak came in 2024, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Maela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #3,054 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,548 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,067 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,896 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,791 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,959 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,914 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,427 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,261 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,469 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,476 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,916 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,629 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,469 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,877 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,927 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,763 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,854 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,319 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,673 |
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| 2002 | 7 | #13,071 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maela in 2025?
Maela ranked #3,054 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maela?
445 babies have been named Maela in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maela most popular?
Maela peaked in 2024, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Maela a boy or girl name?
Maela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maela rising or falling?
Maela is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.