The nameMaëllys
Maëllys is a form of Maëlys, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- A modern coinage inspired by Breton
Meaning
Like Maëlys, it joins the Breton mael, "prince", to the ending -lys.
Origin
A modern coinage inspired by Breton.
History
First found in 1992, Maëllys peaked in the late 2000s, helped by the fashion for Maëlys. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Maëllys
Maëllys in France
Maëllys was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 965 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Maëllys. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Maëllys in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
Maëllys in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëllys mean?
Like Maëlys, it joins the Breton mael, "prince", to the ending -lys.
What is the origin of the name Maëllys?
A modern coinage inspired by Breton.
Is Maëllys a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëllys is a girl's name.