Aileen vs Mara

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 #588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bitter"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Irish Slavic Spanish English

✓ All Clear

Aileen Rank #718

Mara Rank #588

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #718 for Aileen.

Is Aileen or Mara more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Aileen at #718 in the United States.

What do Aileen and Mara mean?

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

Are Aileen and Mara boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.