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Mailen
Pronounced my-LEN /maɪˈlɛn/High
Meaning: From Mapudungun malen, 'young woman, girl', often glossed 'princess'; a popular Indigenous-rooted name in Argentina and ChileMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mailen (often written Mailén) derives from Mapudungun malen, 'young woman, girl' — popularly glossed 'princess' — one of several Mapuche names that Argentine and Chilean parents embraced as proud regional choices in recent decades. The accent-final pronunciation gives it a French-like lilt that helped it travel beyond Indigenous communities.
In the U.S. the name appears rarely, mostly in Argentine and Chilean families. It remains a distinctive Southern Cone signature, soft-spoken and steppe-born.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mailen mean?
Mailen comes from Mapudungun malen, 'young woman, girl', and is popularly glossed 'princess'.
How do you pronounce Mailen?
It's said my-LEN /maɪˈlɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mailen a boy or girl name?
Mailen is a girl's name.
How popular is Mailen?
Mailen is rare in the U.S. and a familiar modern choice in Argentina and Chile.