Kathleen vs Ailin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

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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Girl #5,619 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Celtic/Irish

Irish Scottish Latin American Mapuche

✓ All Clear

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Ailin Rank #5,619

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

Is Kathleen or Ailin more popular?

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

What do Kathleen and Ailin mean?

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

Are Kathleen and Ailin boy or girl names?

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