Aileen Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-leen / /ˈeɪliːn/

Irish; Scottish; English

Meaning

bright, shining light (Irish); noble (Scottish); derived from Aileen (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Irish culture, Aileen is often associated with the meaning of 'bright, shining light,' reflecting the importance of light in Celtic symbolism. The Scottish variant connects to the name Eileen, which has roots in the Gaelic language and signifies nobility. In English contexts, Aileen is considered a derivative of Eileen, further emphasizing its connections to brightness and nobility.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Eileen
  • Ailín
  • Ailin

International Variants

  • Eileen (English)
  • Ailín (Irish)
  • Ailene (Spanish)

Famous people named Aileen

Aileen Wuornos — serial killer.

Aileen Quinn — actress.

Aileen Fisher — author.

Fictional characters named Aileen

Aileen — The Last Unicorn.

Sibling Suggestions

EileenAidanAlanaAislinnAislingEiraElena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aileen was first seen in the United States in 2011. Aileen has ranked as high as #1341 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Aileen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aileen

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20115