Aylin

Aylin - A very unique female name

Aylin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1982 on position #3293. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aylin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aylin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aylin. The baby girl name Aylin was given to 865 baby girls in 2025, ranking #340 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,507 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aylin peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 340.

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Aylin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aylin is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #176 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #976.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aylin is where you live.

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Aylin origin and meaning

Turkish

'Moon halo; light around the moon'

Aylin is a well-established Turkish name built from ay, 'moon,' with a suffix, usually understood as the halo of light around the moon. It entered US data in 1982 and has risen steadily since, reaching a new high range in 2025.

Attested etymology

Aylin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aylin, pop culture references for the name Aylin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aylin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aylin, sorted by popularity.

Alma / Alana / Alaina / Alina / Alayna / Aileen / Alanna / Alani / Alena / Aleena /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aylin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aylin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aylin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ay-LEEN · /aɪˈliːn/
Families split between ay-LEEN and EYE-lin in English.

Around the world

• Aylin (Turkish) — The original Turkish form

Spellings and nicknames

• Ailyn — Respelling used in the US
• Ayline — Occasional extended spelling

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

It offers a soft, moonlit meaning and a sound that fits current tastes while keeping a clear Turkish identity.

Worth knowing

• In English it is often misread as a variant of Aileen or Eileen.
• The Turkish pronunciation differs from most English readings.