The baby name Maileen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MY-leen (/maɪˈliːn/),MAY-leen (/meɪˈliːn/),muh-LEEN (/məˈliːn/).
The baby name Maileen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MY-leen (/maɪˈliːn/),MAY-leen (/meɪˈliːn/),muh-LEEN (/məˈliːn/).
Maileen is in Origin.
Maileen is a modern feminine name with multiple plausible roots. In Spanish-speaking South America it aligns with Mailén, a Mapuche (Mapudungun) given name commonly explained as “young girl” or “princess,” widely used in Argentina and Chile. In English contexts, Maileen is also interpreted as a blend of Mai (used in various languages) and Eileen, or as a spelling echo of French Mylène (a contraction of Marie + Hélène). Depending on the pathway, meanings range from Mapuche “young maiden/princess” to the luminous sense of Eileen/Helen (“light, torch”).
As a spelling, Maileen appears in records chiefly from the late 20th century onward, reflecting global and creative naming trends. Related forms and variants include Mailén/Mailen, Mayleen, Maylene, Myleen, Mylène, Eileen, and Aileen. Pronunciation typically follows MY-leen or my-LEEN in English, while Spanish Mailén stresses the final syllable (my-LEHN).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Girls | 2019 | #1 | — | 436 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #140 | 3 | 1,888 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2010 | #419 | 6 | 3,152 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #425 | 5 | 13,098 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #515 | 4 | 9,861 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #627 | 4 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #909 | 8 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Maileen is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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