Baby name
Maïlys
/mah-ee-lis/
Meaning
“From Breton mael (prince or chief) and possibly Celtic '-lys (lily)”
Derived from Breton 'mael' (prince or chief) and possibly Celtic '-lys' (lily), suggesting nobility and purity.
How it ages.
Maïlys has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Maïlys has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.