"Brightness and grace; a name associated with light and elegance in Cuban tradition"
Yailenys
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A distinctive 3-syllable girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yailenys first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 9 babies have been named Yailenys in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yailenys is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,880 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #11,880
- Total SSA Count
- 9
- Cultural Origins
- Cuban Hispanic Caribbean
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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About the Name Yailenys
Yailenys is a girl name with Cuban, Hispanic, and Caribbean origins . The name means "Brightness and grace; a name associated with light and elegance in Cuban tradition" in Cuban .
Yailenys is currently ranked #11,880 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Yailenys has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Yailenys include Yay, Yai, and Leny. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yailenys include Yailin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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