Aylen
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aylen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 110 babies have been named Aylen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aylen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,899 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,899
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Also a Girl Name
Aylen is also used as a girl name, ranked #1721.
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About the Name Aylen
Aylen is a boy name .
Is Aylen a boy or girl name? Aylen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,899 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,721. Aylen is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aylen is currently ranked #8,899 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aylen include Ayl, Ayy, Ayie, and Aylkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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