Of the May; pearl; or from the Mapuche princess
Mailen has multiple potential origins. In a Spanish context, it is often a contraction of Maria Elena or a reference to the month of May. It is also a significant name of Mapuche origin in South America, where it is understood to mean 'princess' or 'noble woman'.
Less common today
Mailen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,708 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Sole survivor of the Cubana de Aviación Flight 972 crash
Retired Argentine professional tennis player
