Ailyn

An uncommon Irish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameIrishDeclining
#1378 217in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Ailyn is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant of Eileen or Aileen, which derives from the Irish Eibhlín — itself a form of the Old French Aveline or the Greek Helen, meaning 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'torch.'

Ailyn has a delicate, musical quality that feels both old and fresh. The spelling gives it a slightly more exotic look while keeping the familiar sound. It fits naturally alongside Ailish, Aisling, and other Irish girls' names with that distinctive lyrical lift.

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Popularity Over Time

Ailyn climbed 690 spots in the last 20 years — from #2068 to #1378.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ailyn
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s805
2010s1,961
2000s1,270
1990s259
1980s21
1970s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(37 years, 19752024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ailyn
YearBirthsRank
2024163#1378
2023131#1595
2022182#1295
2021144#1484
2020185#1230
2019188#1244
2018143#1518
2017172#1347
2016184#1300
2015236#1095
2014207#1183
2013206#1165
2012241#1044
2011189#1261
2010195#1234
2009207#1207
2008221#1161
2007179#1354
2006137#1574
2005115#1719

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19752024) · Methodology