Yilin
Pronunciation: [ y-IHL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yilin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 11 babies have been named Yilin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yilin is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,619 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,619
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Yilin
Yilin is a boy name .
Is Yilin a boy or girl name? Yilin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #24,619 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,473. Yilin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yilin is currently ranked #24,619 in popularity for boy 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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