Kaitlynn vs Mailyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mailyn

Girl #3,553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved one by the lake"

Origin: Hebrew + Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,553
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, May, Lyn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kaitlynn Rank #3,514
Mailyn Rank #3,553

Kaitlynn is more popular, ranked #3514 vs #3553 for Mailyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaitlynn ___

  • Kaitlynn Rose
  • Kaitlynn Marie
  • Kaitlynn Ann
  • Kaitlynn Grace
  • Kaitlynn Elizabeth
  • Kaitlynn Nicole

Mailyn ___

  • Mailyn Rose
  • Mailyn Grace
  • Mailyn Anne
  • Mailyn Claire
  • Mailyn Louise
  • Mailyn Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaitlynn

Brianna Shannon Maeve Connor Liam

If you choose Mailyn

Evelyn Adalyn Rowan Jasper Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaitlynn or Mailyn more popular?

Kaitlynn is more popular, ranked #3514 compared to Mailyn at #3553 in the United States.

What do Kaitlynn and Mailyn mean?

Kaitlynn means "pure" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Mailyn means "beloved one by the lake" (Hebrew + Welsh origin).

Are Kaitlynn and Mailyn boy or girl names?

Kaitlynn is primarily a girl name. Mailyn is primarily a girl name.

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