Modern invented name, possibly related to Pailin (sapphire)
Pailyn is a modern American coinage. It is likely a creative variation of the Thai name Pailin, which refers to the sapphire gemstone or a place in Cambodia known for its gems. It may also be a phonetic blend of the popular prefix 'Pay-' and the suffix '-lyn'.
Less common today
Pailyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,090 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
