Jailyn is one of many alternative spellings of the name Jalen. While Jalen is typically used for boys, the Jailyn spelling with its “lyn” ending is more common for girls. It was even a top 1,000 baby name for girls on and off during the 2000s. While Jailyn is a made-up American name, it has been assigned a pretty cool meaning. It pairs well with both classic and trendy middle names.
Meaning of the name Jailyn:
American: Pretty bird
Origin of the name Jailyn:
Jailyn is a made-up American name that most likely derived from adding the popular “lyn” name ending to “Jay.” Because Jay means “bird” and Lyn means “pretty,” many people believe its meaning is “pretty bird.”
Symbolism of the name Jailyn:
Jailyn doesn't offer much in the way of symbolism. If you believe its potential meaning, “pretty bird,” you may find symbolism there or even see it as a nature name. It could also be a great choice to honor a loved one named Jay or Lyn.
Style of the name Jailyn:
New age
Gender of the name Jailyn:
Jailyn is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Jailyn:
JAY-lin
Number of syllables in the name Jailyn:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Jailyn:
The baby name Jailyn evokes images of someone who is determined and works hard to achieve their goals.
Alternative spellings for the name Jailyn:
Nicknames for the name Jailyn:
Popularity of the name Jailyn:
According to the Social Security Administration, Jailyn was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States on and off between 2000 and 2007. It last ranked at number 967 in 2007.
Related names for the name Jailyn:
Great middle names for Jailyn and their meanings:
- Rose (flower)
- Khadijah (born early)
- Mary (bitter, drop of the sea)
- Luna (moon)
- Ruby (precious red stone)
- Nova (new)
- Everly (brave as a wild boar)
- Rae (ewe)
- Winter (winter)
Famous people with the name Jailyn:
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