Ayleen
Ayleen is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Desired, light, or hazelnut, depending on the root (Eileen or Helen).
Origin and history
Ayleen is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Eileen or Aileen, which ultimately derives from the Old French name Aalis or the Irish Eibhlín. It has gained popularity in recent decades as a contemporary alternative to classic spellings. In the United States, it is a moderately used female name with consistent usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,260 babies in the United States have been named Ayleen since 1880. It ranks #1981 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #853.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.9 %)
- TX (30.6 %)
- AZ (6.5 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 26 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 419 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,593 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,355 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,812 |
Fun facts
- Ayleen represents a modernized, phonetically transparent spelling of traditional Irish names like Eileen or Aileen.
- Over 1,800 American girls were named Ayleen between 2020 and 2025, reflecting steady contemporary usage.