Aileen vs Azariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aileen

Girl #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Irish/Greek Helene

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#718
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ally, Lee, Leenie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Azariah

Boy #504 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#504
Total SSA Count
604
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ari, Az

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aileen Rank #718
Azariah Rank #504

Azariah is more popular, ranked #504 vs #718 for Aileen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aileen ___

  • Aileen Rose
  • Aileen Marie
  • Aileen Grace
  • Aileen Patricia
  • Aileen Margaret
  • Aileen Frances

Azariah ___

  • Azariah James
  • Azariah Emmanuel
  • Azariah David
  • Azariah Elijah
  • Azariah Michael
  • Azariah Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aileen

Brigid Colleen Fiona Patrick Seamus

If you choose Azariah

Elijah Isaiah Ezekiel Miriam Delilah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aileen or Azariah more popular?

Azariah is more popular, ranked #504 compared to Aileen at #718 in the United States.

What do Aileen and Azariah mean?

Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin). Azariah means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aileen and Azariah boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. Azariah is primarily a boy name.

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