Ailin vs Kathleen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailin

Girl #5,619 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Celtic/Irish

Irish Scottish Latin American Mapuche

✓ All Clear

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

15 High Risk

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Ailin Rank #5,619

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #5619 for Ailin.

Is Ailin or Kathleen more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Ailin at #5619 in the United States.

What do Ailin and Kathleen mean?

Ailin means "bright, shining" (Celtic/Irish origin). Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Ailin and Kathleen boy or girl names?

Ailin is primarily a girl name. Kathleen is primarily a girl name.