US Popularity:11998
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Irish, Greek
Meaning:The bright one; Torch; Sunlight; Little desired one; Little wished-for one; Little strong one
Eileene is a feminine name that’s a subtle spin on the classic Eileen. It serves as an Anglicized version of the Irish Eibhilín, which is believed to come from the Greek Helen. This gives the name a bright vibe, with some translations including “the bright one,” “torch,” or “sunlight.” Eileen is also connected to Evelyn and, by extension, the Old French Aveline. Coming from the Germanic root avi, it may mean “little desired one,” “little wished-for one,” or “little strong one.” If you want to always remind them of what’s waiting for them in the future, baby Eileene can see their name as a source of great encouragement.

How Popular Is The Name Eileene?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2010
#17781
in 2010
- 2097
from 2006
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