Maelyn
Meaning
"pearl of the water"
Origin: Latin/Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,185
- Total SSA Count
- 201
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mae, Maie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pearl of the water"
Origin: Latin/Welsh
"beloved, dear one"
Origin: Sanskrit
Maelyn is more popular, ranked #1185 vs #1332 for Prisha.
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Maelyn is more popular, ranked #1185 compared to Prisha at #1332 in the United States.
Maelyn means "pearl of the water" (Latin/Welsh origin). Prisha means "beloved, dear one" (Sanskrit origin).
Maelyn is primarily a girl name. Prisha is primarily a girl name.