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Aylin

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-lin /ˈaɪ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish Aylin, 'moon halo; of the moon' (ay, 'moon'). Predominantly a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Turkish moon name: Aylin means 'moon halo; of the moon' (said 'AY-lin'). Predominantly a girl's name - we note the lean.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish Aylin, 'moon halo; of the moon' (ay, 'moon'). Predominantly a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11053 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120112024

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

Aylin comes from the Turkish for 'moon halo; of the moon.' It is predominantly a girl's name across Turkish and wider use; here it is used for a boy, which we note - rare for boys in the U.S. (said 'AY-lin').

For boys it appears very rarely, against far heavier girls' use. Rare, lunar, and soft.

Did you know? Aylin is Turkish for 'moon halo,' from ay ('moon') - a luminous name used mostly for girls; it appears here for a boy, which we note (said 'AY-lin').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Aylin — Turkish 'moon halo'; cross-sex, girl-leaning

Variations

AylineAylinnAylen

Nicknames

AyLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aylin mean?

Aylin is Turkish for 'moon halo; of the moon,' from ay ('moon').

How do you pronounce Aylin?

It's said AY-lin /ˈaɪ.lɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aylin a boy or girl name?

Aylin is used for both, but far more often for girls - we note the lean; here it's used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aylin?

Aylin is rare for boys and more common for girls in the U.S.

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