Mailyn
Meaning
"beloved one by the lake"
Origin: Hebrew + Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,553
- Total SSA Count
- 44
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mai, May, Lyn
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"beloved one by the lake"
Origin: Hebrew + Welsh
"dark, dark-haired"
Origin: Greek
Melona is more popular, ranked #3382 vs #3553 for Mailyn.
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Melona is more popular, ranked #3382 compared to Mailyn at #3553 in the United States.
Mailyn means "beloved one by the lake" (Hebrew + Welsh origin). Melona means "dark, dark-haired" (Greek origin).
Mailyn is primarily a girl name. Melona is primarily a girl name.