At a Glance
- Origin
- Irish (uncertain etymology)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AL-yen
Aillen is an Irish (uncertain etymology) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Aillen
Origin: Irish (uncertain etymology).
A common claim: Sometimes said to mean 'little rock' or 'burning one,' tied to the fire-breathing figure Aillén from Irish mythology. Actually: Neither translation has solid linguistic support — both are folk explanations rather than a confirmed etymology.
How to Pronounce Aillen
AL-yenIPA /ˈæljən/
Popularity of Aillen
Aillen doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Aillen
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Similar Names
Ériu · Fodla · Donn · Liadan · Daire · Fachtna
