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Jaelyn

Updated: by Olivia Mittak

Jaelyn is a modern American name that gained some popularity during the late 2000s and early 2010s, but it only remained on the list of the top 1,000 baby names in the country for about two decades. There is some debate on whether it's just a unique name that was crafted to fit a trend or whether it has deep Hebrew roots. Either way, it's soft and feminine, and it pairs well with a number of middle names of all styles and syllables.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Jaelyn:

There are two potential origins for the name Jaeyln. Some believe it's derived from the name Jacqueline, which is a Hebrew name that means “supplanter”. Others believe it's simply a modern American name was that made up to stay on trend with names like Raelyn.

Baby name Jaelyn

Symbolism of the Name Jaelyn:

Jaelyn does not have any specific symbolism. Prospective parents can look to where they originally found out about the name for inspiration, or they can make up their own symbolism! Perhaps Jaelyn's potential Hebrew connections will lead to Biblical symbolism.

Nicknames for the Name Jaelyn:

Jaelyn is a wonderfully modern name to pick for your baby girl! Check out our list of the best Jaelyn nicknames while you prepare for the arrival of your little one:

Style of the Name Jaelyn:

Modern

Gender of the Name Jaelyn:

Jaelyn is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the Name Jaelyn:

JAY-lin

Number of Syllables in the Name Jaelyn:

Two

Emotion Evoked from the Name Jaelyn:

The baby name Jaelyn evokes images of someone who is energetic and loyal.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Jaelyn:

Popularity of the Name Jaelyn:

Jaelyn was a top 1,000 baby name from 1998 to 2019, according to the Social Security Administration. The name last ranked at number 970 in 2019.

Great Middle Names for Jaelyn and Their Meanings:

Famous People with the Name Jaelyn:

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