Aylany

ie-LAHN-ee; ay-LAHN-ee

Hawaiian, Hispanic variation of Aileen or Aylin

"high chief; shining light, of the moon"

Aylany Origin and Meaning

The name Aylany is a girl's name meaning "high chief; shining light, of the moon".

Ailany was one of the fastest rising names of 2024, while Aylani and Ailani also rose up the charts. While this spelling ranked well outside the US Top 1000 in the latest stats, it nevertheless saw increased use. In fact, it was nine times more popular in 2024 than it was in 2023, given to 44 babies compared to just 5 the previous year.

A variation of the Hawaiian Ailani meaning "high chief" or twist on Irish Aileen and Turkish Aylin meaning "shining light" and "of the moon" respectively, Aylany is particularly popular among Spanish-speaking families.

While this spelling is currently rare, it is worth noting that when combined with its sound-alikes and variations, they come together to feel like one of the Top 50 names of 2024.