Aileen vs Flora

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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Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aileen Rank #718
Flora Rank #647

Flora is more popular, ranked #647 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

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aileen

Brigid Colleen Fiona Patrick Seamus

If you choose Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aileen or Flora more popular?

Flora is more popular, ranked #647 compared to Aileen at #718 in the United States.

What do Aileen and Flora mean?

Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin). Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin).

Are Aileen and Flora boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. Flora is primarily a girl name.

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