Aileen
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Aileen is an Irish name meaning “desired child”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Aileen
Aileen is a name of Irish origin, serving as an anglicized variation of the name Eibhlín. It is traditionally considered a Gaelic form of the name Eileen, which itself has roots in the Old French (French) Aveline. Scholars trace the name's development through its adoption in Gaelic-speaking regions, where it became a distinct and enduring vernacular form.
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Gender Usage of the Name Aileen
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Aileen is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Aileen
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Aileen is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 7.2K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.5K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 41K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 410K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Aileen ranked #1,324 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #756 in 2024 — a drop of 568 places. Aileen is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #181 in 1926. Its lowest recorded position was #1,452 in 2017. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #1,452 to #1,324).
Name StyleMethodology
Aileen is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 451 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 898 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Aileen
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- n — Girl Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Aileen has two syllables that emphasize a rising stress, creating a light and airy phonetic quality. The name is notably featured in the song Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners. This enduring association with popular music contributes to a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Aileen
Middle names used with AileenMethodology
Aileen is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Aileen Marie · Aileen Mary · Aileen Elizabeth · Aileen Rose · Aileen MargaretView all 207 girl middle names.
- Total 278 middle names used with Aileen
- 19 boy middle names used with Aileen
- 48 unisex middle names used with Aileen
Middle name suggestions for AileenMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aileen is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Aileen Marie · Aileen Monet · Aileen Mcgee · Aileen Maree · Aileen Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Aileen
Sound Like Aileen Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Alana · Alina · Alaina · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Aileen Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Ailee
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Irene · Eileen · Ida · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Aileen Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Michelle · Kathleen · Nicole · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Aileen”
Dictionary Meaning of "Aileen"Methodology
A female given name from Irish, variant of Eileen
Examples
- Though her name was Aileen the minister drafted in continually referred to her as Eileen, but neither Louise nor the ramshackle bunch of people who regarded themselves as her mother's friends had bothered to correct him. Louise liked the way 'Eileen' made her mother seem like someone else altogether, a stranger and not her mother.
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How to Spell Aileen in ASL
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