Aileen
- Meaning
- Bright, shining light
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What does Aileen mean?
Aileen means “bright, shining light”.
Aileen is an Irish form in the Helen name family. It shares the traditional association with brightness and light.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Aileen yet.
How popular is Aileen?
United States · 2025Explore how often Aileen is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #799 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Aileen
- 340 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 13.0% Fewer than 2024
Aileen over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #799 | 340 |
| 2024 | Girls | #720 | 391 |
| 2023 | Girls | #799 | 352 |
| 2022 | Girls | #720 | 407 |
| 2021 | Girls | #678 | 429 |
| 2020 | Girls | #696 | 404 |
| 2019 | Girls | #643 | 452 |
| 2018 | Girls | #671 | 437 |
| 2017 | Girls | #648 | 456 |
| 2016 | Girls | #602 | 500 |
| 2015 | Girls | #514 | 609 |
| 2014 | Girls | #567 | 541 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Elena
Mostly girls- Meaning
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Mostly girls- Meaning
- Bright, shining light
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Sofia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Wisdom
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Mostly girls- Meaning
- Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain
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Chloe
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Young green shoot
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