Zaylan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #4049 in 2025 with 27 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: zaylani, zayland, zayliana, zaylianna, zalan, zalani, zayaan, zayan
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Zaylan? About 1 in 123,278 babies born in 2025 were named Zaylan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zaylan
What does the name Zaylan mean?
Zaylan means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Zaylan?
Zaylan has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Zaylan?
Zaylan ranked #3949 in 2025 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Zaylan most popular?
Zaylan peaked in 2024 with 46 babies registered that year.
Is Zaylan a boy or girl name?
Zaylan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zaylans in registered births are male.
Is the name Zaylan rising or falling in popularity?
Zaylan has risen 1001 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4950 in 2020 to #3949 in 2025.
How long has Zaylan been recorded?
Zaylan appears in birth records across 26 years — from 1997 through 2025.