Ailean
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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 Hjordis, Marielouise, Cedrea .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,648
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Aile, Ailey, Aileie, Aiy, Aiie, and Ailkins. 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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