How to say it
ay · LIN
/aɪˈlɪn/
Feminine
Aylin
Halo of the moon
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.
Popularity over time
peaked at #345 in 2025, currently #345 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
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
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