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Ailene

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Pronounced eye-LEEN /aɪˈlin/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish form linked to Helen, 'bright; shining; light' (from the Greek helene)Low

In 30 seconds: Bright; shining; light: Ailene is a variant of Aileen/Eileen. Warm and lyrical (said 'eye-LEEN').

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Origin LowIrish, Greek

MeaningA variant of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish form linked to Helen, 'bright; shining; light' (from the Greek helene)

U.S. rank (2025)#6331 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1926

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ailene is a variant of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish form linked to Helen, 'bright; shining; light' (from the Greek helene). A luminous name (said 'eye-LEEN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a spelling of Aileen. Rare, bright-and-shining at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ailene is a variant of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish form linked to Helen, 'bright; shining; light' — a luminous name — a warm choice (said 'eye-LEEN').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Ailene — Irish; variant of Aileen/Eileen

Variations

AileenEileen

Nicknames

Ailie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ailene mean?

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

How do you pronounce Ailene?

It's said eye-LEEN /aɪˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ailene a boy or girl name?

Ailene is a girl's name.

How popular is Ailene?

Ailene is a rare name in the U.S.