Ayelen Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-yeh-LEN / aɪˈjɛlɛnMapuche; Spanish
Meaning
joyful (Mapuche); derived from Ayelén (Spanish)
Historical & Cultural Background
Ayelen is of Mapuche origin, a language spoken by the indigenous Mapuche people of Chile and Argentina, where it signifies joyfulness. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is often adopted as a feminine name, reflecting the influence of indigenous languages on Spanish naming practices.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Aielen
- Aielén
International Variants
- Ayelén (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ayelen was first seen in the United States in 2001. Ayelen has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ayelen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ayelen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 51 |