Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Light, Beauty, Radiance, Rival, Bright, shining one
Pronunciation: iˈliːn, /iˈliːn/, AY L IY N
Popularity Rank: #2,365
The name Eileen is of Irish origin and means 'bright, shining one'. It is derived from the Gaelic name Eibhlín.
The name Eileen is of Irish origin and means Light, Beauty, Radiance, Rival, Bright, shining one. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Eileen is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Ireland, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: iˈliːn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /iˈliːn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AY L IY N
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Eileen is recorded 27,947 times globally, ranking it as the 2,365th most common name worldwide.
Eileen is most prevalent in United States of America, with 7,952 occurrences, making it the 657th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Eileen is found among 1 in every 24 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #657 | 1 : 228 |
| United Kingdom | #327 | 1 : 94 |
| Ireland | #71 | 1 : 24 |
| Singapore | #139 | 1 : 269 |
| Germany | #548 | 1 : 238 |
| South Africa | #2,042 | 1 : 2,450 |
| Malaysia | #1,510 | 1 : 2,209 |
| Colombia | #2,026 | 1 : 1,731 |
| Canada | #853 | 1 : 560 |
| Chile | #1,420 | 1 : 1,597 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Eileen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 7, 2024 09:25 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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