Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Aylin
GirlTurkish· “moon halo”
- Meaning
- moon halo
- Origin
- Turkish
- Pronunciation
- AY-lihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #345
- US babies 2025
- 885
- Best rank
- #345 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Aylin
Aylin is a Turkish name that is usually said to mean “moon halo”.
Aylin is a popular Turkish name usually explained as moon halo, the soft ring of light sometimes seen around the moon. It is built on ay, the Turkish word for moon, which appears in many Turkish names such as Aysel and Aynur. In English-speaking countries Aylin can also be heard as a spelling of Aileen, which has a different, Irish history, so the name can bridge cultures. It is short, melodic and easy to pronounce. Families who choose it often like the gentle celestial imagery combined with a clean, modern look on paper.
Popularity over time
Aylin first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #345 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 893 were named Aylin. In 2025, 885 babies were named Aylin, and it ranked #345 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #7,474 in 1980, #724 in 2000, #575 in 2010, and #345 in 2025. Of the 16,872 US girls named Aylin since records began, 42% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,692 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Skye, Miracle, Scarlet, Mckinley, and Averie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aylin ranked highest in Maryland, Colorado, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #176 | 29 |
| Colorado | #212 | 29 |
| California | #221 | 150 |
| Texas | #247 | 140 |
| Illinois | #278 | 38 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aylin is usually pronounced AY-lihn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Aylin
A few middle names that flow with Aylin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aylin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aylin mean?
Aylin is a Turkish name that is usually said to mean “moon halo”.
What is the origin of the name Aylin?
Aylin has Turkish roots. Aylin is a popular Turkish name usually explained as moon halo, the soft ring of light sometimes seen around the moon.
Is Aylin a popular name?
Yes. Aylin ranked #345 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aylin a boy or girl name?
Aylin is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aylin?
Aylin is usually pronounced AY-lihn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings