The nameMaialen
Maialen is the Basque form of Madeleine (Magdalene).
- Girl's name
- Basque
Meaning
From Mary of Magdala, a town in Galilee whose name comes from the Hebrew migdal, "tower".
Origin
Basque, of Hebrew origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Maialen
Maialen in France
4657thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2007peak year (25 births)
585babies named Maialen in France since 1900
Maialen was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 200 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Maialen. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Maialen in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Maialen in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maialen mean?
From Mary of Magdala, a town in Galilee whose name comes from the Hebrew migdal, "tower".
What is the origin of the name Maialen?
Basque, of Hebrew origin.
Is Maialen a girl's or a boy's name?
Maialen is a girl's name.