Aelin

AY-lin

Literary name, possibly inspired by Turkish or Irish

"moon, light or desired"

Aelin Origin and Meaning

The name Aelin is a girl's name meaning "moon, light or desired".

This character name from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas has an ancient appeal, even though it seems to be a modern coinage. It may have been inspired by similar sounding names, like the Turkish Aylin ("of the moon") or the Irish Eileen, a form of Helen or Aveline.

First appearing on the US charts in 2016, following the release of the fourth book in the Throne of Glass series, it has been quietly on the rise with nearly 80 girls called Aelin in 2024.

Popularity of the name Aelin

• 1240 Nameberry 2025

20 Names Similar to Aelin

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• Aylin
• Alaïa
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• Rheya
• Alara
• Ailana
• Sena
• Evia
• Raia
• Aerin
• Aiyana
• Inaya
• Avaline
• Avielle
• Rhya
• Aislinn
• Auri
• Inara
• Arria
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The name Aelin in Pop Culture

• Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius (aka Celaena Sardothien Lillian Gordaina and Elentiya), main character of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas