girl's name
Maelhys
mah-eh-LEES (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 30
Maelhys is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2007, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Maelhys Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 20 |
How Popular Is Maelhys?
In 2011, Maelhys was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Maelhys Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Maëlhys | Maëlhys is a rare spelling of Maelhys, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maelhys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maelhys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maelhys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maelhys
- French mah-eh-LEES
Sibling Names for Maelhys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maelhys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maelhys
Is Maelhys a girl's or a boy's name?
Maelhys is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maelhys?
Maelhys has 3 syllables.
When was Maelhys most popular?
Maelhys peaked in 2007, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.