girl's name
Meilys
may-LEES (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 30
Meilys is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 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 2001, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Meilys Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Meilys?
In 2009, Meilys 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 Meilys Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Meïlys | Meïlys is a rare spelling of Meilys, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Meilys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meilys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meilys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meilys
- French may-LEES
Sibling Names for Meilys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meilys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meilys
Is Meilys a girl's or a boy's name?
Meilys is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meilys?
Meilys has 2 syllables.
When was Meilys most popular?
Meilys peaked in 2001, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.