Aileen
Pronunciation: [ eyel-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aileen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 5 babies have been named Aileen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aileen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,440 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,440
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Aileen is also used as a girl name, ranked #718.
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About the Name Aileen
Aileen is a boy name .
Is Aileen a boy or girl name? Aileen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #43,440 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #718. Aileen is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aileen is currently ranked #43,440 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aileen include Ail, Aile, Ailey, Aileie, Aiy, Aiie, and Ailkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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