Bright, shining light
Yaileen is a modern American name, likely a creative variant of Aileen or Eileen, which are Irish forms of Helen. It carries the meaning of 'bright' or 'shining light' and is often found within Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.
Less common today
Yaileen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,051 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
