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Meilyn

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How to Pronounce Meilyn

Pronounced MAY-lin /ˈmeɪ.lɪn/High

Meaning: A modern coined name, joining a Mei-/May- element (Chinese Mei, 'beautiful; plum', or English May) with the -lyn ending; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Meilyn joins Mei and -lyn. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name, joining a Mei-/May- element (Chinese Mei, 'beautiful; plum', or English May) with the -lyn ending; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#9882 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 254
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219962025

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

Meilyn is a modern coined name, joining a Mei-/May- element (Chinese Mei, 'beautiful; plum', or English May) with the -lyn ending (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'MAY-lin'; nickname Mei).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and modern.

Did you know? Meilyn is a modern coined name, joining a Mei-/May- element (Chinese Mei, 'beautiful; plum', or English May) with the -lyn ending — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'MAY-lin').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

MailynMaylinMeilin

Nicknames

Mei

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Maylin— a kin spelling
Mailyn— a fellow spelling
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Macklyn— echoes that soft -yn sound
Marlyn— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meilyn mean?

Meilyn is a modern coined name joining Mei and -lyn; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Meilyn?

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

Is Meilyn a boy or girl name?

Meilyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Meilyn?

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

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