Mallely is a unique and distinctive given name, originating from Ireland. It is derived from the Irish surname 'Ó Maolalaidh', which means 'descendant of Maolalaidh'. The name Maolalaidh itself comes from the Irish word 'maol' meaning 'devoted to God' or 'chief', and 'laíd' meaning 'gray-haired'. This gives Mallely a rich historical and cultural heritage. Despite its Irish roots, Mallely is not widely used today, making it a rare and uncommon name.
The name Mallely experienced sporadic popularity with an interval of eight years between peaks in birth occurrences, reaching a high of seven births in 2008.