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

2024 was the year of Ailany and its many variations and alternative spellings, Aylanis being one of them. Inspired Hawaiian Ailani, Turkish Aylin, and the Irish names Alan, Aileen, and Alanis, this form appeared in the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to 8 babies. 


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The name Aylanis is currently ranked #5943 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #5943 in 2025.

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