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Neylan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-lahn /ˈneɪ.lɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish neylan, 'a wish that has come true; an attained desire; the realized one'; used for both sexes; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: A wish that has come true: Neylan is Turkish for 'an attained desire'. Lyrical, soft, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'NAY-lahn').
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningFrom Turkish neylan, 'a wish that has come true; an attained desire; the realized one'; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#4992 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320102025

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

Neylan comes from Turkish neylan, 'a wish that has come true; an attained desire; the realized one' (linked to nail, 'to attain, to reach'). A lyrical, soft, modern Turkish name for a much-wished-for child, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Ney).

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-wish-come-true at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Neylan means 'a wish that has come true; an attained desire; the realized one' in Turkish — a lyrical, soft name for a longed-for child, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'NAY-lahn').
Overall data confidence 60%
Turkish references — neylan — etymology

Variations

NeylinNaylan

Nicknames

Ney

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neylan mean?

Neylan is Turkish for 'a wish that has come true; an attained desire'.

How do you pronounce Neylan?

It's said NAY-lahn /ˈneɪ.lɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neylan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Neylan?

Neylan is a rare name in the U.S.

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