girl's name
Maylis
may-LEES (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 7,495
France
#798
2025 births
Maylis is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2007, when 350 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 11,790 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1932.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maylis Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 155 |
| 1970s | 360 |
| 1980s | 605 |
| 1990s | 1,335 |
| 2000s | 2,885 |
| 2010s | 1,620 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 345 |
How Popular Is Maylis?
In 2025, Maylis was given to 50 babies in France, ranking #798 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Maylis Is Used
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 Maylis Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Maÿlis | Maÿlis is a variant spelling of Maylis, recorded in France. | 135 |
| Maylïs | Maylïs is a rare spelling of Maylis, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maylis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maylis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maylis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maylis
- French may-LEES
Sibling Names for Maylis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maylis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maylis
How popular is the name Maylis?
In 2025, Maylis was given to 50 babies in France, ranking #798 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Maylis a girl's or a boy's name?
Maylis is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maylis?
Maylis has 2 syllables.
When was Maylis most popular?
Maylis peaked in 2007, when 350 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Maylis a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maylis currently ranks #798 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.