The nameAylan
Aylan is a short Turkish name with a soft sound.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
Aylan is often linked to the Turkish ay, "moon".
Origin
Turkish.
History
In the United States Aylan reached 1655th place in 2016. In England and Wales it reached its best rank, 1704th, in 2025.
Aylan in other languages
Aylan is also spelled Eylan. In Turkish, ay means "moon", and related names include Ayhan. It has no established equivalent in European languages.
Popularity of the name Aylan
Aylan in the United States
Aylan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 373 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Aylan. Its rise began around 2014, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Aylan in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 49 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
Aylan in France
Aylan was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 5,565 births over the decade, 66% of all recorded babies named Aylan. Its rise began around 2013, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Aylan in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 988 births a year on average, against 478 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Aylan
Names from the same generation as Aylan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aylan mean?
Aylan is often linked to the Turkish ay, "moon".
What is the origin of the name Aylan?
Turkish.
Is Aylan a girl's or a boy's name?
Aylan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Aylan?
In 2024, Aylan was the 2865th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 45 births.
What are the variants of the name Aylan?
Variants and related names of Aylan include Aylane.
What are good sibling names for Aylan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Coralie, Esmee, Zélie and Aurielle for a sister, Selim, Bastian, Charbel and Hendrik for a brother.