The baby name Maialen is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /mai̯aˈlen/ (MY-ah-len).
Maialen is Basque in Origin.
The baby name Maialen is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /mai̯aˈlen/ (MY-ah-len).
Maialen is Basque in Origin.
Maialen is a Basque feminine name, the local form of Magdalene/Madeleine. It ultimately derives from Greek Magdalēnē, “woman from Magdala,” the Galilean town linked to Mary Magdalene; at root is Hebrew/Aramaic migdal, “tower,” yielding associations of strength, elevation, and steadfastness. In the Basque system, Maialen coexists with related forms like Maddalen, and its meaning is commonly rendered as “from Magdala” or “the tower.”
Usage in the Basque Country reaches back to medieval Christian naming, sustained by the widespread cult of Mary Magdalene. The name persisted regionally and enjoyed a notable revival during the late 20th‑century Basque cultural resurgence, and today it ranks among contemporary favorites in Navarre and Gipuzkoa. Variants and cognates include Maddalen/Madalen and the short form Malen (Basque); Magdalena (Spanish, Polish), Madeleine (French), Magdalen/Madeline (English), Maddalena (Italian), and Madalena (Portuguese). Alternative Basque-adjacent spelling: Mayalen.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Girls | 2021 | #400 | 6 | 3,185 |
| Spain | 0 | #408 | 45 | 2,326 | |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #419 | 845 | 5,561 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 7 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,147 | 6 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Maialen is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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