Aylan

The name Aylan is given to boys but also to girls. It is considered a variant of the name Ayla, which originates from the Turkish and Hebrew language.

What does the name Aylan mean?

The name Aylan is given to boys but also to girls. It is considered a variant of the name Ayla, which originates from the Turkish and Hebrew language. Translated, the first name means 'illuminated by moonlight', 'with the moonlight', or also 'the oak' or 'the terebinth'. Additionally, the first name can be derived from Kurdish, where it means 'the openness', 'the space', 'the square', 'the area', 'the place', or 'the location'. Sometimes, Aylan is also interpreted as 'the water well'. Other variants include Aylah, Aayla, Ailah, Ailla, Ajla, Ajlana, Aylin, Ayline, Aylina, and Aylana.

Where does the name Aylan come from?

Etymology Aylan is a male and female first name of ancient Hebrew and ancient Turkish origin with meanings such as 'with the moonlight' or 'the oak' and others. Ancient Hebrew Ancient Turkish

How do you pronounce Aylan?

Sound & pronunciation of Aylan: Aylan is structured as a flowing two-syllable name. Pronounced as 'Ay-lan' [ˈaɪ̯lan], it begins with a diphthong that brings movement and lightness to the sound. The first syllable feels open and bright. The ending '-lan' provides a soft, clear closure. Aylan thus appears modern and melodic - lively, harmonious, and present.

Popularity

Aylan is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,607th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2018 at 1,533rd place. In the last ten years, Aylan has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,161st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,675th.