Jalin

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-lin /ˈdʒeɪ.lɪn/High

Meaning: A modern coined name, a spelling of Jalen/Jaylin (modern names of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to a 'calm; serene' sense); no single fixed root; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Jalin spells Jalen/Jaylin. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'JAY-lin').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name, a spelling of Jalen/Jaylin (modern names of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to a 'calm; serene' sense); no single fixed root; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#6610 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,800

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

Jalin is a modern coined name, a spelling of Jalen/Jaylin — modern names of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to a 'calm; serene' sense (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Jay).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-modern-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Jalin is a modern coined name, a spelling of Jalen/Jaylin (modern names of uncertain origin) — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'JAY-lin').

Overall data confidence 33%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent coinage

Variations

JalenJaylinJaylen

Nicknames

Jay

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Jaylen— a fellow spelling

Jaylin— the same unisex feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalin mean?

Jalin spells Jalen/Jaylin — modern names of uncertain origin; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jalin?

It's said JAY-lin /ˈdʒeɪ.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jalin a boy or girl name?

Jalin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Jalin?

Jalin is a rare name in the U.S.