Ailin

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Pronounced eye-LEEN /aɪˈlin/Medium

Meaning: From Mapuche Ailin/Ayelen, 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity'; also a Latina form of Aileen ('light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Clear and luminous: Ailin is Mapuche for 'a clear, transparent thing' (and a Latina Aileen, 'light'). Soft, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin MediumMapuche, Irish

MeaningFrom Mapuche Ailin/Ayelen, 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity'; also a Latina form of Aileen ('light'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3715 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,178

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ailin comes from Mapuche Ailin/Ayelen, 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity, transparency' (an Indigenous name of Chile and Argentina), and is also used as a Latina form of Aileen, linked to Helen, 'light, shining' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, luminous name (said 'eye-LEEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Latina families. Rare, clarity-or-light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Ailin means 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity' in Mapuche (an Indigenous language of Chile and Argentina) — and is also a Latina form of Aileen, 'light' — a soft, luminous name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Ailin / Ayelen — routes layered

Variations

AyelenAylinAileen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ailin mean?

Ailin is Mapuche for 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity', and a Latina Aileen ('light'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ailin?

It's said eye-LEEN /aɪˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ailin a boy or girl name?

Ailin is a girl's name.

How popular is Ailin?

Ailin is a rare name in the U.S.