Uncertain; possibly light or shining
Nayleen is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the 'Nay-' prefix with the popular '-leen' suffix. It is often associated with the Arabic name Nayla, meaning 'attainer', or the Irish Eileen, meaning 'bright' or 'shining light'. Because it is a contemporary coinage, it lacks a singular historical etymology.
Less common today
Nayleen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,077 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
