Aileen vs Eily

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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Girl #5,437 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish Celtic

✓ All Clear

Aileen Rank #718

Eily Rank #5,437

Aileen is more popular, ranked #718 vs #5437 for Eily.

Is Aileen or Eily more popular?

Aileen is more popular, ranked #718 compared to Eily at #5437 in the United States.

What do Aileen and Eily mean?

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

Are Aileen and Eily boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. Eily is primarily a girl name.