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Ailin vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailin

Girl #5,619 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Celtic/Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Latin American Mapuche

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,619
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#638
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ailin Rank #5,619
Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #5619 for Ailin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailin or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Ailin at #5619 in the United States.

What do Ailin and Irene mean?

Ailin means "bright, shining" (Celtic/Irish origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Ailin and Irene boy or girl names?

Ailin is primarily a girl name. Irene is primarily a girl name.

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