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Ailene
GirlMeaning of Ailene: Irish: 'light'
Ailene is a girl's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5996th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5996
18 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,197
First recorded 1900 · peak 1926
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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