The nameMaïlys
Maïlys is a modern French girl's name, a variant of Maëlys. It spread in France in the late 1990s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Maïlys is a recent creation on the model of Maëlys, from the Breton mael, "prince", with an ending that evokes lys, the lily.
Origin
French, with a Breton inspiration. It is also spelled Maylis.
History
Maïlys followed the vogue for Maëlys around the year 2000 and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Maïlys
Maïlys in France
Maïlys was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 4,930 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Maïlys. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Maïlys in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 108 in the five years before.
Maïlys in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maïlys mean?
Maïlys is a recent creation on the model of Maëlys, from the Breton mael, "prince", with an ending that evokes lys, the lily.
What is the origin of the name Maïlys?
French, with a Breton inspiration. It is also spelled Maylis.
Is Maïlys a girl's or a boy's name?
Maïlys is a girl's name.