The nameMaylis
Maylis is a French girl's name from Gascony, the name of a shrine in the Landes. It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Gascon
Meaning
The meaning of Maylis is debated. It is linked to Gascon and to Marie, or to the idea of the lily (lys).
Origin
Gascon. Maylis is a village in the Landes, known for its abbey of Notre-Dame.
History
The name spread in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Maylis
Maylis in France
Maylis was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,885 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Maylis. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Maylis in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 53 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Maylis in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maylis mean?
The meaning of Maylis is debated. It is linked to Gascon and to Marie, or to the idea of the lily (lys).
What is the origin of the name Maylis?
Gascon. Maylis is a village in the Landes, known for its abbey of Notre-Dame.
Is Maylis a girl's or a boy's name?
Maylis is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Maylis?
Variants and related names of Maylis include Maëlys.