The baby name Mailynn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-lin,MAY-lynn.
Mailynn is English in Origin.
The baby name Mailynn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-lin,MAY-lynn.
Mailynn is English in Origin.
Mailynn is a modern English given name, often read as a blend of Mai and Lynn. Mai appears in several languages: Vietnamese Mai ‘apricot/plum blossom,’ Japanese Mai ‘dance’ (among other kanji meanings), and a diminutive of Mary or Maia in European contexts. Lynn comes from Welsh llyn ‘lake,’ later used in American compound names. Together the elements suggest images such as ‘blossom by the lake’ or ‘dancing by the lake,’ though the name has no single traditional etymon.
The spelling gained traction in late 20th–early 21st‑century U.S. naming, paralleling the rise of -lynn endings. Some families use Mailynn as a creative respelling of Chinese Meilin/Mei Lin (美琳 ‘beautiful jade’) or as a twist on Marilyn and Maelynn. Variants include Mailyn, Maelynn, Maelin, Maylin, Maylyn, and Meilin/Mei-Lin. Usage remains uncommon, lending Mailynn a contemporary, tailored feel with multicultural echoes.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Girls | 2008 | #403 | 4 | 3,186 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #897 | 20 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Mailynn is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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