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Yailin

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Pronounced IHAYL-een /ˈɪeɪl.in/Medium

Meaning: Modern Latin-American coinage; no established traditional meaningLow

In 30 seconds: Yailin is a modern Latin-American coinage with no established traditional meaning.
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Origin MediumModern
MeaningModern Latin-American coinage; no established traditional meaning
U.S. rank (2025)#3971 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 963

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219962025

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

Yailin is a recently coined Latin-American name. It carries no settled traditional meaning, valued instead for its fresh, contemporary sound.

The name pairs a soft opening with a crisp -lin ending, giving it a modern, lyrical feel.

Did you know? Yailin is a contemporary Latin-American creation, so its appeal comes from its bright, lyrical sound rather than from any ancient root.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Yailin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Yailin — meaning/etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Yailin la Más Viral (2002-)
    Dominican reggaeton, dembow and hip-hop singer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yailin mean?

Yailin is a modern Latin-American coinage, so it has no established traditional meaning; its appeal is mainly in its melodic sound.

How do you pronounce Yailin?

It's commonly said IHAYL-een /ˈɪeɪl.in/.

Is Yailin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yailin is used as a girl name.

How popular is Yailin?

In 2024, Yailin ranked #2551 in the U.S. for girls, with 70 births recorded.

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