Zalyn
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dear child, precious, rock
Origin: French/Celtic (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #10670 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alayna. Shares the meaning 'Dear child, precious, rock.'
Similar names: zaelyn, zaelynn, zailyn, zailynn, zaylyn, zaylynn, zayn, zayna
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Zalyn? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Zalyn, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zalyn
What does the name Zalyn mean?
Zalyn means “Dear child, precious, rock” from French/Celtic (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Zalyn?
Zalyn has French/Celtic (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Dear child, precious, rock”.
How popular is Zalyn?
Zalyn ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Zalyn most popular?
Zalyn peaked in 2009 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Zalyn a boy or girl name?
Zalyn is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zalyns in registered births are male.
Is the name Zalyn rising or falling in popularity?
Zalyn has risen 1493 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11207 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Zalyn been recorded?
Zalyn appears in birth records across 16 years — from 2001 through 2025.