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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ayleen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aylee|Aylen
IrishGirl↑ Rising

Ayleen

AY-leen · 2 syllables

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Girl
#829
↑ Rising
#829
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 32
Peak rank
#829 in 2024
5yr change
+88 ranks
Birth frequency
9.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #829 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Ayleen

Popularity score: 32  ·  SSA Rank: #829

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+88 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Ayleen hits the uniqueness sweet spot.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
IrishClassicGirl2-syllableVintageGentleMelodicUncommonOld Irish Root
Character
graceful presenceartistic spiritcompassionate heartcreative soulgentle strength
STRONG
High confidence

Ayleen is an Irish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #829 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +88 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#829 · rare
Ayleen at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Aíleen', diminutive form meaning 'bright' or 'noble', associated with light and radiance
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#829 in 2024
5yr change:+88 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ayleen illustration
Name Intelligence
Ayleen · Overview
Summary

Ayleen is an Irish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #829 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Ayleen scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 88 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Romantic character
Ayleen carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ayleen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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