The baby name Phailin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpaɪlɪn/ (PIE-lin).
Phailin is Thai in Origin.
The baby name Phailin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpaɪlɪn/ (PIE-lin).
Phailin is Thai in Origin.
Phailin is a Southeast Asian given name meaning “sapphire,” from Thai ไพลิน and cognate Khmer ប៉ៃលិន, the regional word for the blue gemstone. It is used chiefly for girls in Thailand and Laos, where gemstone names are considered auspicious, evoking beauty, clarity, and steadfastness. The Cambodian city and province of Pailin share the same etymon, known historically for sapphire mining, reinforcing the name’s gem-lore associations.
As a personal name, Phailin gained traction in the 20th century alongside modern Thai naming trends and entered global awareness when Thailand contributed it to the North Indian Ocean cyclone lists, producing Cyclone Phailin (2013). Common romanized variants include Pailin (most widespread), Paylin and Phaylin (Lao-influenced spellings), and Pailyn; the Thai script form is ไพลิน. Related forms with similar sense include Thai Ploy (“gem”) and names built on -lin, though Phailin specifically denotes “sapphire.”
Phailin is exceptionally rare. There are only 7 recorded uses on record, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
Phailin is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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