What is the origin of the name Ailin?

Ailin is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Ailin?

Ailin is currently ranked #5428 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlIrish

Ailin

AY-lin

Popularity

#5428

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,143

Peak Year

#89 in 2012

First Recorded

1990

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A possible variant of Eileen, an Irish form of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'sun ray'.

Nickname Watch

Ail Lin Lena

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Ail Lin Lena

Spelling Variations

Aileen Eileen Ailynn

Similar Names

Evelyn Helen Caitlin Aoife

Personality Traits

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