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Mailin

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Pronounced MY-lin /ˈmaɪ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Chinese name (mai/mei, 'beautiful/plum', + lin, 'forest/jade') and a Scandinavian form of Marlene ('of Magdala; a tower'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A beautiful jade/forest: Mailin is Chinese/Scandinavian. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'MY-lin'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowChinese, Scandinavian
MeaningVariously a Chinese name (mai/mei, 'beautiful/plum', + lin, 'forest/jade') and a Scandinavian form of Marlene ('of Magdala; a tower'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9950 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319842024

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

Mailin comes variously from the Chinese (mai/mei, 'beautiful/plum', + lin, 'forest/jade') and a Scandinavian form of Marlene ('of Magdala; a tower'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'MY-lin').

In the U.S. it appears in Chinese and Scandinavian families. Rare, a-beautiful-forest at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mailin is variously a Chinese name ('beautiful forest/jade') and a Scandinavian form of Marlene — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MY-lin').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Mailin — Chinese/Scandinavian; routes layered

Variations

MeilinMailynMaylin

Nicknames

Mai

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Meilin— a kin Chinese spelling
Maylin— a kin spelling
Mailyn— a kin spelling
Marlin— a sound-neighbor Mar-/Mai- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mailin mean?

Mailin is variously a Chinese name ('beautiful forest/jade') and a Scandinavian form of Marlene; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mailin?

It's said MY-lin /ˈmaɪ.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mailin a boy or girl name?

Mailin is a girl's name.

How popular is Mailin?

Mailin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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