Aileen vs Ailen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aileen

Girl #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Irish/Greek Helene

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #28,484 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Aileen Rank #718

Ailen Rank #28,484

Aileen is more popular, ranked #718 vs #28484 for Ailen.

Is Aileen or Ailen more popular?

Aileen is more popular, ranked #718 compared to Ailen at #28484 in the United States.

What do Aileen and Ailen mean?

Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin).

Are Aileen and Ailen boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. Ailen is primarily a boy name.