What origin is the name Caileen?

Caileen comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Caileen a popular name?

Caileen is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Caileen?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Caileen — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Caileen

Q: Is Caileen a rare name?

Yes. Caileen does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Caileen

Caileen

Girl

irish

2 syllables

Caileen is an irish girl's name meaning "This female name of Irish origin simply translates to girl or lass, often used as a gentle and affectionate descriptor.".

With irish roots, Caileen is a girl name that means "This female name of Irish origin simply translates to girl or lass, often used as a gentle and affectionate descriptor.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This female name of Irish origin simply translates to girl or lass, often used as a gentle and affectionate descriptor.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Caileen

Very rare in US records

What does Caileen mean?

Caileen is a girl name of irish origin meaning "This female name of Irish origin simply translates to girl or lass, often used as a gentle and affectionate descriptor.".