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Ailyn

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Pronounced AY-lin /ˈeɪ.lɪn/Low

Meaning: Beautiful, radiant; bird of beautyLow

In 30 seconds: Ailyn is a variant spelling of Aileen or Eileen, the Irish Gaelic forms of Helen meaning bright or beautiful. The -yn ending gives it a distinctive modern look while keeping the classic Irish sound and luminous meaning.
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Origin LowIrish Gaelic, Scottish
MeaningBeautiful, radiant; bird of beauty
U.S. rank (2025)#1318 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births169 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,490

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219752025

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

Ailyn is a variant of the Irish Gaelic name Ailbhe or the more common Aileen, from the Old Irish name meaning beautiful or radiant bird. It shares the root with Helen meaning bright, shining.

The Ailyn spelling offers a phonetic, stylized variant of Aileen that uses the modern -yn ending. It is found primarily in the United States and is part of the broader trend of Irish names with distinctive American spellings.

Did you know? Eileen and Aileen are among the most beloved Irish feminine names, with Eileen — popularized by the Dexy's Midnight Runners song Come On Eileen (1982) — becoming internationally recognized.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name: Aileen

Variations

AileenEileenAelynAylin

Nicknames

AiLinnie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Ailyn Perez (b. 1979)
    American operatic soprano, winner of the 2012 Richard Tucker Award, known for roles such as Violetta and Mimi
  • ★Ailyn (Ailyn Gimenez) (b. 1982)
    Spanish singer, former vocalist of the Norwegian gothic metal band Sirenia

If you like Ailyn…

Aileen— Standard Irish spelling of same name
Eileen— Classic Irish form of same root
Aylin— Turkish variant with same sound
Evelyn— Two-syllable -lyn name of similar vintage feel

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Frequently Asked

What does Ailyn mean?

Ailyn means beautiful or radiant from the Irish Gaelic Aileen, sharing the root with Helen meaning bright and shining.

Is Ailyn an Irish name?

Ailyn is based on the Irish Gaelic name Aileen with a stylized American -yn spelling.

How do you pronounce Ailyn?

Ailyn is pronounced AY-lin with two syllables.

What names are similar to Ailyn?

Similar names include Aileen, Eileen, and Aylin.

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