Aideen vs Isla-Mae
Aideen and Isla-Maecompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2018, Aideen was ranked #434 and Isla-Mae #361 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2022, Aideen was ranked #458 and Isla-Mae #747 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2019, Aideen was ranked #5591 and Isla-Mae #496 among girls in England and Wales.
Side by side
| Field | Aideen | Isla-Mae |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #885 (2025) | Northern Ireland · Girls #407 (2024) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 88/100 | 76/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Aideen has 2 syllables, compared with 3 for Isla-Mae.
- Both names have recorded usage in GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE.
How each name got here
Aideen
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #171 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1964–2025
Highest recorded position: #106 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 1991 (recorded 1964–2025).
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #885 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2025.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Isla-Mae
Popularity journey
First recorded2008
First recorded at #3397 among girls in England and Wales in 2008 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
England and Wales · Girls
Highest recorded2018–2024
Highest recorded position: #361 among girls in Northern Ireland, in 2018 (recorded 2018–2024).
Northern Ireland · Girls
Most recent2024
Most recently recorded at #491 among girls in England and Wales, in 2024.
England and Wales · Girls