Aileen
light, shining one, or desired (Irish/English)
Aileen is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 86, with 64,724 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
light, shining one, or desired (Irish/English)
Aileen is an English spelling variant of the Irish name Eileen. Introduced to the Philippines during the American colonial era, it became a widely favored feminine name in the mid-to-late 20th century. It remains commonly encountered across various social classes throughout the country.
Aileen is an Anglicized variant of the Irish name Eibhlín (Eileen), which is cognate with Aveline and historically linked with Helen.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently pronounced 'ay-LEEN' with stress on the second syllable. Common nicknames include Ai, Aileen, Len, or Lenlen.
Related forms
- Eibhlín Irish
- Eileen English
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Aileen with common surname pairs
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Is Aileen a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Aileen is number 86, with 64,724 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.