Aleen vs Maira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleen

Girl #2,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,921
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lea

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Maira

Girl #2,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Irish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,752
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aleen Rank #2,921
Maira Rank #2,752

Maira is more popular, ranked #2752 vs #2921 for Aleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleen ___

  • Aleen Marie
  • Aleen Rose
  • Aleen Patricia
  • Aleen Frances
  • Aleen Grace
  • Aleen Louise

Maira ___

  • Maira Sofia
  • Maira Elena
  • Maira Isabel
  • Maira Grace
  • Maira Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleen

Colleen Maureen Brendan Patrick Sean

If you choose Maira

Lucia Camila Valentina Diego Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleen or Maira more popular?

Maira is more popular, ranked #2752 compared to Aleen at #2921 in the United States.

What do Aleen and Maira mean?

Aleen means "bright, shining" (Greek via Irish origin). Maira means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aleen and Maira boy or girl names?

Aleen is primarily a girl name. Maira is primarily a girl name.

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