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Aileena

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Pronounced eye-LEE-nah /aɪˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish name usually traced to Eibhlin, itself linked to Helen, 'bright; shining light.' A soft, luminous classic; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Aileena echoes Aileen, 'bright light' (said 'eye-LEE-nah'). Soft and classic.
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Origin LowIrish, Greek
MeaningA form of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish name usually traced to Eibhlin, itself linked to Helen, 'bright; shining light.' A soft, luminous classic; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#10320 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619922023

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

Aileena echoes Aileen/Eileen (from Eibhlin, linked to Helen, 'bright light'). It reads soft and luminous — rare in the U.S. (said 'eye-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, luminous, and soft.

Did you know? Aileena is a form of Aileen/Eileen — an Irish name linked to Helen, 'bright; shining light' — a soft, luminous classic, noted honestly (said 'eye-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Aileena — Aileen/Eileen form; linked to Helen 'bright light'

Variations

AileenEileenAilene

Nicknames

AiLena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aileena mean?

Aileena is a form of Aileen/Eileen, linked to Helen, 'bright; shining light.'

How do you pronounce Aileena?

It's said eye-LEE-nah /aɪˈliː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aileena a boy or girl name?

Aileena is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Aileena?

Aileena is a rare name in the U.S.

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