Aylin

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Pronounced AY-lin /ˈeɪ.lɪn/High

Meaning: From Turkish 'ay' (moon) and the suffix '-lin' suggesting a glow or halo, meaning 'halo of the moon' or 'moonlit'. Popular across Turkey and the Turkic world.High

In 30 seconds: Aylin is a luminous Turkish name meaning 'halo of the moon' — soft, celestial, and beautifully feminine. It carries the warm light of a full moon on a clear night.

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Origin HighTurkish, Persian

MeaningFrom Turkish 'ay' (moon) and the suffix '-lin' suggesting a glow or halo, meaning 'halo of the moon' or 'moonlit'. Popular across Turkey and the Turkic world.

U.S. rank (2025)#345 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births885 girls (0.05% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 16,869

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aylin is a Turkish feminine name formed from the word ay (moon) and the suffix -lin, which conveys a glow or halo. Moon-related names have deep significance in Turkic and Islamic culture, as the crescent moon is an important symbol. The name has been used in Turkey for generations and has equivalents in Persian and other Turkic languages.

Aylin has been one of the most popular names in Turkey for decades, and with the growth of Turkish and Muslim diaspora communities in Western Europe and North America, it has gained broader international recognition. In the United States, Aylin has entered the US top 500 girls' names in the twenty-first century, appreciated for its celestial meaning, elegant sound, and cross-cultural appeal.

Did you know? Aylin is one of the most popular girls' names in Turkey, consistently ranking in the top 10, and has spread to Turkish diaspora communities across Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria — making it one of the most widely used names among Turkic-speaking peoples globally.

Overall data confidence 88%

Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) Name Data — Turkish popularity rankings for AylinBehind the Name: Aylin — Etymology and cross-cultural usage

Variations

AylynAilinAyleen

Nicknames

AyliLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aylin mean?

Aylin means 'halo of the moon' or 'moonlit', from Turkish ay (moon) and a suffix suggesting glow.

How do you pronounce Aylin?

Aylin is pronounced AY-lin (/ˈeɪ.lɪn/), two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Aylin a boy or girl name?

Aylin is a girl's name.

How popular is Aylin?

Aylin is consistently in the top 10 girls' names in Turkey and has entered the US top 500, rising with Turkish and Muslim diaspora communities.