Aylin

How to say it

aɪˈlɪn

What it means

Turkish, 'halo of the moon' or 'moonlight,' built on ay, 'moon.'

Aylin is a Turkish name meaning the soft ring of light around the moon, from ay, 'moon.' Beyond Turkey it has become very popular in Mexican and other Latino families, where it is usually said eye-LEEN. It is a gentle celestial name in the same mood as Luna and Layla. The sound is soft and luminous.

How to spell Aylin

The standard spelling is Aylin. Common variants include Aylinn, Ailin, Eylin, but Aylin is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Pronunciation

  eye-LEEN.

• Worth knowing

  Turkish in origin, now widely used in Latino communities too.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Aylin a Turkish moon name now popular across Latino families

Spelling variants

• Aylinn
• Ailin
• Eylin

Names with the same feeling

• Layla Night, dark beauty
• Leila Night
• Amira Princess, leader
• Ayla Halo of light, or 'oak tree'
• Kiara Clear, bright

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Common questions

What does the name Aylin mean?

Turkish, 'halo of the moon' or 'moonlight,' built on ay, 'moon.'

What does Aylin mean in Turkish?

In Turkish, Aylin means "Halo of the moon." Aylin is a Turkish name meaning the soft ring of light around the moon, from ay, 'moon.' Beyond Turkey it has become very popular in Mexican and other Latino families, where it is usually said eye-LEEN. It is a gentle celestial name in the same mood as Luna and Layla. The sound is soft and luminous.

How do you pronounce Aylin?

Aylin is pronounced aɪˈlɪn. Say it as ay-LIN, with the stress on the "lin" syllable.

How do you spell Aylin?

The standard spelling is Aylin. Common spelling variants include Aylinn, Ailin, Eylin.

Is Aylin a boy or girl name?

Aylin is traditionally a feminine name.

How popular is the name Aylin?

Aylin ranked #345 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.