Bright, shining light
A rare variant of Eileen, which is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Eibhlín. It is ultimately derived from the Greek name Helen, signifying radiance or a torch.
Less common today
Eilleen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,515 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Birth name of country-pop superstar Shania Twain
