Gaileen
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gaileen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 5 babies have been named Gaileen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaileen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,587 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,587
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gaileen
Gaileen is a girl name .
Gaileen is currently ranked #63,587 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaileen include Gai, Gail, Gaily, Gailie, Een, Eeny, Eenie, Gaie, and Gaikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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