Yilin
Pronunciation: [ y-IHL-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yilin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 94 babies have been named Yilin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yilin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,473 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,473
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Yilin
Yilin is a girl name .
Is Yilin a boy or girl name? Yilin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,473 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #24,619. Yilin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yilin is currently ranked #14,473 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yilin include Yil, Yiy, Yiie, and Yilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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