The baby name Iline is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈliːn/ (ih-LEEN); also heard as /iːˈliːn/ (ee-LEEN) or /aɪˈliːn/ (eye-LEEN).
The baby name Iline is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈliːn/ (ih-LEEN); also heard as /iːˈliːn/ (ee-LEEN) or /aɪˈliːn/ (eye-LEEN).
Iline is in Origin.
Iline is an uncommon English spelling of Ilene/Eileen, the Anglicized Irish Eibhlín, which came via Norman French Aveline. Aveline likely stems from a Germanic av-/ab- root meaning “desired, wished‑for”; over time Eibhlín also merged with Helen (Greek Helene), so the name is often read as “light” or “torch.” Pronunciation typically mirrors Eileen: eye‑LEEN, with ih‑LEEN heard regionally.
Attested in early‑to‑mid‑20th‑century U.S. records, Iline saw modest use before fading, lending it a vintage, offbeat feel today. Variants include Ilene, Eileen, Aileen, and the Irish Eibhlín/Eibhlin; related medieval Aveline and later Evelyn share the same root. Parents may like Iline for its familiar sound, Celtic link, and blended senses of brightness and a longed‑for child. Outside North America, usage remains rare globally.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Girls | 2019 | #292 | 9 | 2,976 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #365 | 41 | 3,185 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| DZ | 0 | #648 | 623 | 20,130 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| TN | 0 | #675 | 155 | 13,765 | |
| LB | 0 | #686 | 5 | 13,263 | |
| United States | Girls | 2004 | #912 | 5 | 9,828 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,057 | 72 | 20,986 | |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Iline is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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