Ailean
Ailean is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,648 in the US, popular nicknames include Ail, Aiy, and Ailie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Ailean is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Ailean often also consider Geraine, Veneita, Marielouise .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,648
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Ailean
Ailean is a girl name .
Ailean is currently ranked #28,648 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ailean include Ail, Aiy, Ailie, and Aileie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ailean include Aileen, Ailen, Ailee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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