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UK name, mostly girls

Jeylan

A variant spelling of the Turkish feminine name meaning "to bloom".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 3 boys.

Jeylan is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Jeylan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4294, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Jeylan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Jeylan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jeylan ranked #4294 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Jeylan.
  • Jeylan is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jeylan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 57.1% of Jeylan registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4294

2007

Births in 2007

4

Latest year

Peak year

2007

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Jeylan

In England and Wales birth records, Jeylan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 42.9% of registrations are for boys and 57.1% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

43% boys
57% girls
Boys3 (42.9%)Girls4 (57.1%)

Jeylan registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,849 in 2005
  • 3 boys registered in 2005
  • Peak: 2005 (3 births)

Jeylan registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,294 in 2007
  • 4 girls registered in 2007
  • Peak: 2007 (4 births)

Meaning

What does Jeylan mean?

The given name Jeylan is believed to have its origins in the Middle Eastern region, with roots that can be traced back to the Persian language. The name is derived from the Persian word "jeyl," which means "generation" or "age." This connection suggests that the name Jeylan may have initially been used to signify one's place within a particular generation or era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeylan can be found in ancient Persian texts dating back to the 7th century AD. During this time period, the name was primarily associated with individuals from noble or influential families, perhaps reflecting their status as leaders or representatives of their respective generations.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Jeylan. One such individual was Jeylan al-Dimashqi, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in Damascus, Syria, during the 13th century. Al-Dimashqi made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and is remembered for his extensive writings on various aspects of Islamic law.

Another prominent figure named Jeylan was Jeylan Rumi, a 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran. Rumi's poetic works, which often explored themes of spirituality and the human experience, have had a lasting impact on Persian literature and continue to be widely celebrated and studied today.

In the realm of art and culture, Jeylan Saeed was an influential Kurdish painter and sculptor who lived in the 20th century. Born in Iraq in 1923, Saeed's works were heavily influenced by his Kurdish heritage and often depicted scenes from traditional Kurdish life. His art helped to preserve and promote the rich cultural traditions of the Kurdish people.

Moving forward in time, Jeylan Wamiq was a prominent Kurdish politician and activist who played a crucial role in advocating for the rights and self-determination of the Kurdish people in Iraq. Born in 1949, Wamiq served as a member of the Iraqi Kurdistan Front and worked tirelessly to promote the cause of Kurdish autonomy and freedom.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jeylan. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Persian language and Middle Eastern region, its usage has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, serving as a testament to the rich diversity of names and their ability to connect people across time and space.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jeylan over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jeylan in England and Wales, from 2005 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jeylan, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01234200520062007

Decades

Jeylan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jeylan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #4294 4 1

Related

Names similar to Jeylan

FAQ

Jeylan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jeylan in the UK right now?

In 2007, Jeylan was ranked #4294 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Jeylan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Jeylan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jeylan?

A variant spelling of the Turkish feminine name meaning "to bloom".

How many people are called Jeylan in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Jeylan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.