Aylin
Aylin is a girls' name of Turkish origin meaning “moon halo, of the moon.” It ranked #345 in the United States in 2025. Aylin derives from the Turkish 'ay' meaning moon, with the suffix creating 'of the moon' or 'moon halo.
how do you pronounce Aylin?
EYE-lin
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what does Aylin mean?
The name Aylin means “moon halo, of the moon.” It comes from the Turkish language tradition.
Aylin derives from the Turkish 'ay' meaning moon, with the suffix creating 'of the moon' or 'moon halo.' The moon holds deep significance in Turkish culture, appearing on the national flag and symbolizing beauty, light in darkness, and the rhythms of nature that guided nomadic Turkic peoples for millennia.
where does the name Aylin come from?
Wikipedia confirms Aylin is a Turkish given name meaning "moon halo" or "the one that belongs to the moon," and lists Aelyn, Aelin, Ailin, Ailyn, Ailynn, Aylinn, and Eylin as spellings used in other languages. The source is explicit that, despite the resemblance, Aylin is not related to the Irish names Aileen, Ayleen, or Eileen; it also names Ayla and Tülin as related Turkish names.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #345 |
| 2024 | #386 |
| 2023 | #423 |
| 2022 | #431 |
| 2021 | #429 |
| 2020 | #389 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Aylin?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Aylin?
- Aylin Nazliaka (Turkish politician)
- Aylin Coskun (Turkish pop singer)
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what names go well with Aylin?
Sibling names that share Aylin's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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