Light, torch, or bright one
Aleen is a variant of Eileen or Helen, ultimately derived from the Greek word for torch. It is often associated with brightness and radiance. In some contexts, it is also considered a variant of the Dutch name Aline or the Arabic name Alin.
Less common today
Aleen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,157 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First female veterinary surgeon in Britain and Ireland
American screenwriter and playwright
Canadian-American portrait painter
