Mailys

Mailys is a French girl's name, considered a variant of Maylis, and likely has its origin in a town in southern France. Translated, the name means 'the lily of the mother'.

What does the name Mailys mean?

The name Mailys (Maïlys) comes from French and is a variant of Maylis. The roots of the name lie in the Occitan word mair, which means 'mother', as well as the French term lis or lys, which stands for 'lily'. Mailys can also be interpreted as a neologism derived from the first name Marie and the French word for lily. Other variants include Mailis, Majlis, Mayliss, and Mailisa.

Where does the name Mailys come from?

Mailys is a feminine first name with French and Occitan roots, carrying the meaning 'the lily of the mother'. The etymology consists of the Occitan mair for 'mother' and the French lis or lys for 'lily'. The languages in which the name appears include Breton and French.

How do you pronounce Mailys?

The pronunciation of Mailys is two to three syllables and is rendered as 'Mai-lys' [maˈilys] or [ˈmaɪ̯lis]. The diphthong -ai- gives the name a lively, dynamic sound movement at the beginning. The ending -lys with the clear i and the hissing s provides a fine, distinctive finish. Mailys has a modern, melodic sound that is rhythmically clear and sonically present.

Popularity

In Germany, Mailys is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. The best placement for the name was in 2012, when it reached 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Mailys has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lilis / Lilys / Lissy / Mai / Mai-mai / Maily / Maisly