Aileen: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced eye-LEEN · 2 syllables
Aileen means “radiance, beauty”, from Irish.
A given name from Irish, variant of Eileen.
- Meaning
- radiance, beauty
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- eye-LEEN
- US rank (2025)
- #799
- US babies a year
- about 394 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1920
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic
How popular is Aileen?
Aileen was the #799 name in the US in 2025, given to 340 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1920.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #799 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Aileen?
Half of US adults named Aileen are older than 38; most are between 19 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Aileen
What does the name Aileen mean?
Aileen means “radiance, beauty”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Aileen?
Aileen is pronounced eye-LEEN.
How popular is the name Aileen?
Aileen was the #799 name in the US in 2025, given to 340 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1920.
How old are people named Aileen?
Half of US adults named Aileen are older than 38. Most are between 19 and 80.