Lilian vs Aileen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

English Swedish French Spanish American

✓ All Clear

Girl #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Irish/Greek Helene

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Lilian Rank #558

Aileen Rank #718

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 vs #718 for Aileen.

Is Lilian or Aileen more popular?

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Aileen at #718 in the United States.

What do Lilian and Aileen mean?

Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin). Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin).

Are Lilian and Aileen boy or girl names?

Lilian is primarily a girl name. Aileen is primarily a girl name.