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Ailee
GirlMeaning of Ailee: Scottish: 'light' or 'shining'
Ailee is a girl's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 4637th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4637
27 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
876
First recorded 1974 · peak 2022
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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