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Yaileen

♀ Girl

Pronounced yy-LEEN /jaɪˈliːn/Medium

Meaning: Yaileen reads as a modern Latin American coinage in the -leen/-lin family, tied by ear to Aileen or Yailin. Built for sound. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, flowing name: Yaileen chimes with Aileen and Yailin (said 'yy-LEEN'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, English
MeaningYaileen reads as a modern Latin American coinage in the -leen/-lin family, tied by ear to Aileen or Yailin. Built for sound. The route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#14858 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119972025

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

As a girl's name Yaileen reads as a modern coinage in the -leen family, tied by ear to Aileen or Yailin, common in Latin American naming. The route is uncertain, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare (said 'yy-LEEN').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Yaileen rides the -leen sound, echoing Aileen and Yailin — a modern Latin American coinage whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'yy-LEEN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Yaileen — -leen coinage tied to Aileen/Yailin; routes uncertain

Variations

YailinYaylinYaileene

Nicknames

YaiLeen

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If you like Yaileen…

Aileen— a like -leen sound name
Jailyn— a like modern -lin coinage
Yaritza— a like Latin American pick
Kaylin— a like soft -lin ending choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaileen mean?

Yaileen reads as a coinage in the -leen family, tied to Aileen/Yailin; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yaileen?

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

Is Yaileen a boy or girl name?

Yaileen is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Yaileen?

Yaileen is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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