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Aibileen

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Pronounced AY-bih-leen /ˈeɪ.bɪ.liːn/Medium

Meaning: A modern literary coinage, best known as Aibileen Clark, a central character in Kathryn Stockett's novel The Help (and its film). No older etymology; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A literary name: Aibileen is a character from The Help (said 'AY-bih-leen'). Warm and modern.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern literary coinage, best known as Aibileen Clark, a central character in Kathryn Stockett's novel The Help (and its film). No older etymology; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#15304 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aibileen is a coined literary name, made famous by the character Aibileen Clark in the novel and film The Help. It has no older root, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'AY-bih-leen').

In the U.S. it appears only recently and rarely. Rare, literary, and warm.

Did you know? Aibileen is a modern literary name, carried by Aibileen Clark, a central character in Kathryn Stockett's The Help — a warm, story-rooted pick with no older etymology, noted honestly (said 'AY-bih-leen').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Aibileen — literary coinage; Aibileen in The Help

Variations

AibaleenAibileeneAbileen

Nicknames

AiLeen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aibileen mean?

Aibileen is a modern literary name, the character Aibileen Clark in The Help; it has no older etymology, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aibileen?

It's said AY-bih-leen /ˈeɪ.bɪ.liːn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aibileen a boy or girl name?

Aibileen is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Aibileen?

Aibileen is a rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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