Taylen
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Soft, delicate, silk-like
Origin: Arabic/Slavic
Popularity: Ranked #1361 in 2025 with 138 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Aleena. Shares the meaning 'Soft, delicate, silk-like.'
Similar names: traylen, taleen, talen, talena, tallen, tayen, tylen, tayden
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Taylen? About 1 in 18,699 babies born in 2025 were named Taylen, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Taylen
What does the name Taylen mean?
Taylen means “Soft, delicate, silk-like” from Arabic/Slavic roots.
What is the origin of the name Taylen?
Taylen has Arabic/Slavic origin. The traditional meaning is “Soft, delicate, silk-like”.
How popular is Taylen?
Taylen ranked #1358 in 2025 — given to 138 babies that year.
When was Taylen most popular?
Taylen peaked in 2021 with 146 babies registered that year.
Is Taylen a boy or girl name?
Taylen is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 64% of Taylens are boys and 36% are girls.
Is the name Taylen rising or falling in popularity?
Taylen has risen 1892 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3250 in 2020 to #1358 in 2025.
How long has Taylen been recorded?
Taylen appears in birth records across 36 years — from 1990 through 2025.