The nameMaëlyss
Maëlyss 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 the mid 1980s, Maëlyss peaked in the late 2000s. It is hardly given today.
Popularity of the name Maëlyss
Maëlyss in France
Maëlyss was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 880 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Maëlyss. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Maëlyss in France were born before 2008, 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 29 in the five years before.
Maëlyss in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlyss mean?
Like Maëlys, it joins the Breton mael, "prince", to the ending -lys.
What is the origin of the name Maëlyss?
A modern coinage inspired by Breton.
Is Maëlyss a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlyss is a girl's name.