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Mylene

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Pronounced mee-LEN /miˈlɛn/Medium

Meaning: The French Mylene — a blend of Marie ('beloved; of the sea') and Helene ('a torch; light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved + light: Mylene blends Marie and Helene. Lyrical, chic, and warm (said 'mee-LEN').
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Origin LowFrench, Greek
MeaningThe French Mylene — a blend of Marie ('beloved; of the sea') and Helene ('a torch; light'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7039 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 868

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719502025

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

Mylene is the French Mylene — a blend of Marie, variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter', and Helene, 'a torch; light' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, chic French name (the singer Mylène Farmer; said 'mee-LEN'; nickname My).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Filipino families. Rare, beloved-plus-light in echo, and chic.

Did you know? Mylène (Mylene) is a French blend of Marie ('beloved; of the sea') and Helene ('a torch; light') — a lyrical, chic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mee-LEN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mylene — blend-name; routes layered

Variations

MylèneMileneMylaine

Nicknames

My

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If you like Mylene…

Marlene— a kin Marie-blend girls' name
Helene— a name it blends
Celine— a sound-neighbor French -ine girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mylene mean?

Mylene blends Marie ('beloved') and Helene ('light'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mylene?

It's said mee-LEN /miˈlɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mylene a boy or girl name?

Mylene is a girl's name.

How popular is Mylene?

Mylene is a rare name in the U.S.

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