Irish girl name
Aillinn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Aillinn means lover of baile. Old Irish name of the young woman in the legend of Baile and Aillinn, of uncertain meaning.
Aillinn is half of the tragic pair Baile and Aillinn, whose love story appears in early Irish tradition. In the tale, false news of the death of each lover reaches the other, and both die of grief; the yew that grows over Baile and the apple tree that grows over Aillinn are said to carry their names. W. B. Yeats retold the story in a poem. Aillinn is quite uncommon, with a soft, melodic sound that is easy to say. It is a pretty choice for parents who love tales of romance.
Variants of Aillinn
AilinnAillinAilin
Aillinn popularity: Ireland vs the US
Aillinn does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aillinn mean?
Aillinn means "lover of baile". Old Irish name of the young woman in the legend of Baile and Aillinn, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Aillinn?
Aillinn is pronounced AL-yin.
What is the origin of Aillinn?
Aillinn is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of the young woman in the legend of Baile and Aillinn, of uncertain meaning.