Bright, shining light or pearl
Maileen is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variation of the Gaelic name Eileen, meaning 'bright' or 'shining light,' or a combination of the name May with the suffix -leen. In some contexts, it is also associated with the name Margaret, meaning 'pearl.'
Less common today
Maileen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,878 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
