Maileen
Maileen is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,198 in the US, popular nicknames include Mai, May, and Maiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Maileen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 117 babies have been named Maileen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maileen is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #16,198 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,198
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Maileen
Maileen is a girl name .
Maileen is currently ranked #16,198 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maileen include Mai, May, Maiie, and Mailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maileen include Mailani, Mailen, Maila, Mailyn, Maily . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis