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Madeleyn

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How to Pronounce Madeleyn

Pronounced MAD-uh-lin /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Madeline/Madeleine — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower'), as in Mary MagdaleneLow

In 30 seconds: From Magdala: Madeleyn spells Madeline. Lyrical, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew, Aramaic

MeaningA spelling of Madeline/Madeleine — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower'), as in Mary Magdalene

U.S. rank (2025)#6723 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 195

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Madeleyn is a spelling of Madeline/Madeleine — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower'), as in Mary Magdalene. A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAD-uh-lin'; nickname Maddie).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, from-Magdala at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Madeline/Madeleine means 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower', as in Mary Magdalene) — Madeleyn is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'MAD-uh-lin').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Madeline — Aramaic/Hebrew etymology

Variations

MadelineMadelynMadeleine

Nicknames

Maddie

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Madelyn— a kin spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madeleyn mean?

Madeleyn spells Madeline/Madeleine — 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower').

How do you pronounce Madeleyn?

It's said MAD-uh-lin /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Madeleyn a boy or girl name?

Madeleyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Madeleyn?

Madeleyn is a very rare spelling in the U.S.