Maelyn: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ah-ehlyn
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Lake

Maelyn is a melodic and versatile name with multiple origins and meanings. It combines the name Mae, a variant of May, with the suffix -lyn. Mae is associated with the Greek fertility goddess Maia, while the suffix -lyn has Welsh origins, meaning 'lake. 'Maelyn also has French and Celtic roots, where It means 'princess'or 'chieftain. 'The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly after singer Maelyn Jarmon won season 16 of The Voice in 2019. This exposure has contributed to its rising use in the United States. Maelyn means "drop of the sea; pearl" or "princess" depending on the source. - English, with influences from French and Celtic. Maelyn has seen a significant increase in usage since 2019. In 2023, it ranked #1268 in U. Births, up from #1268 in 2022.

Maelyn Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Maelyn is currently #2792 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Maelyn is currently #1552 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Maelyn is currently #1347 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Maelyn is currently #729 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Maelyn is currently #1432 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Maelyn is currently #796 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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