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Eileen

female

Meaning

"Light"

An Irish form associated with Helen-derived names, it is often interpreted with meanings related to light and brightness.

Popularity History of Eileen

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#593Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#593

Eileen was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+69

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Eileen Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Eileen.

2 ideas
Eily
Nickname
Lee
Nickname

Similar Names to Eileen

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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|Hebrew
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Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282
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Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

#185
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Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

#506
|Greek
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Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

#399
|Greek
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Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

#221
|Greek
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Agnes

“Pure”

#1063
|Greek
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Arlene

“Pledge or Promise”

#1798
|English
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Alexa

uh-LEK-suh

“Defender”

#806
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Angelina

“Little Angel”

#313
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Baby Name Lists That Include Eileen

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19 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Greek
Syllables2
Length6 letters

Sibling Ideas