Maelyn

Meaning of Maelyn

Maelyn slips off the tongue like spring sunshine—MAY-lin—and her story feels just as fresh. Most baby-name sleuths trace her roots to a modern blend of Mae, the vintage gem linked to both the month of May and the Hebrew “beloved,” and the soft Welsh word llyn, meaning “lake.” Put together, Maelyn suggests “beloved lake” or “May’s gentle waters,” a picture as peaceful as a picnic by a rippling shore. Parents love that she’s familiar without being everywhere; even after a steady climb from a handful of births in the early ’90s to just over 200 in 2024, she still sits comfortably outside the Top 700—distinct yet easy to spell on a lunchbox. The name carries a subtle Southern charm, a dash of Celtic mist, and a built-in nickname menu (Mae, Lynnie) for every mood. For families hunting a name that feels vintage-meets-modern, Maelyn is a sweet spot—part warm hug, part cool breeze, and all kinds of memorable.