Alean

Alean is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant spelling of Aileen or Eileen, both derived from the Gaelic name Aveline, meaning "pleasant" or "beautiful bird." Alternatively, it could be related to the French name Alain (feminine form Alaine), ultimately from a Celtic word meaning "rock" or "handsome." The name has a gentle, melodic quality with its soft vowel sounds. Alean has never been widely popular but saw some limited usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. It maintains an air of vintage charm and uniqueness, appealing to parents seeking rare names with traditional roots. The uncommon nature of Alean gives it a distinctive quality while still being relatively straightforward to pronounce.

Pronounced ay-LEE-un.

As of October 2026, Alean ranked #16664 for girls in US births in 2013 SSA, peaked at #1178 for girls in 1912.