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Aileen

ay-LEEN

Popularity

#718

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

37,298

Peak Year

#685 in 2009

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Aileen is of Irish and Scottish origin, meaning "bright, shining light." It is a variant of Helen.

Nickname Watch

AliLeeLena

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aileen Wuornos

    American serial killer convicted in Florida.

  • Aileen Quinn

    American actress, known for playing Annie.

Nicknames

AliLeeLena

Spelling Variations

AyleenEileenAilene

Similar Names

HelenEvelynAdeline

Personality Traits

charmingintelligentcreativedetermined

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