
The short answer
Aylin is a feminine name used in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Elaborated form of Turkish, Azerbaijani or Kazakh ay meaning ‘moon’." It ranked #345 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, elaborated form of Turkish, Azerbaijani or Kazakh ay meaning ‘moon’. The entry lists its usage as Turkish, Azerbaijani, Kazakh.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Aylin ranked #345 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #345 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aylin mean?
Aylin means "moon", according to Behind the Name.
Is Aylin a popular name?
Aylin ranked #345 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Aylin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Aylin appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Aylin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.