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.'
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how do you pronounce Aylin?
EYE-lin
where does the name Aylin come from?
A Turkish given name meaning moon halo, or the one that belongs to the moon, related to the Turkish names Ayla and Tülin. Despite the resemblance it is not related to the Irish Aileen or Eileen. Spellings in other languages include Aelyn, Aelin, Ailin, Ailyn, Ailynn, Aylinn and Eylin.
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.
how popular is this name?
Aylin has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 28 years since 1997, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #345 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #345 |
| 2024 | #386 |
| 2023 | #423 |
| 2022 | #431 |
| 2021 | #429 |
| 2020 | #389 |
| 2019 | #463 |
| 2018 | #480 |
| 2017 | #434 |
| 2016 | #427 |
| 2010 | #575 |
| 2000 | #723 |
| 1997 | #640 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Aylin fell outside the top 1,000.
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)
what names are similar to Aylin?
what names go well with Aylin?
Sibling names that share Aylin's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Aylin
What does the name Aylin mean?
Aylin means “moon halo, of the moon”.
What is the origin of the name Aylin?
Aylin comes from the Turkish naming tradition. Related forms include Aelyn, Aelin, Ailin and Ailyn.
How popular is the name Aylin?
Aylin ranked #345 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #345, and it has spent 28 years in the top 1,000 since 1997.
Is Aylin a boy or girl name?
Aylin is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Aylin?
Aylin is pronounced EYE-lin, with 2 syllables.
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