The baby name Melys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛlɪs/ (MEL‑is).
Melys is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Melys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛlɪs/ (MEL‑is).
Melys is Welsh in Origin.
Melys is a modern Welsh given name taken from the everyday adjective meaning “sweet,” also “melodious” or “pleasant-sounding.” The word is connected to Welsh mêl “honey,” so the name carries a honeyed, agreeable tone. It is used chiefly for girls, occasionally unisex, and remains rare; its rise follows the broader Welsh trend of adopting nature- and virtue-words as names.
Variants and near-relatives include Melis (a spelling heard in Turkish and in medieval French records), French Mélis (often a short form of Mélisende/Melisende), and the literary Melisande. By association rather than direct origin, Melissa and Melisa share the same sweet, honey-linked imagery through Greek mélissa “bee.” Short forms such as Mel, Meli, and Lys are natural. Melys offers a concise, tuneful choice rooted in Celtic language while feeling crisp and contemporary.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #391 | 4 | 3,215 |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 14 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,171 | 13 | 17,781 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 |
Melys is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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