Ailee

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Ailee Pronunciation

Ailee is pronounced AY-lee /ˈeɪ.li/High

Meaning: Spelling in the Eilidh/Aily family — the Scottish Gaelic Helen, 'light, torch' — also a K-pop stage nameLow

In 30 seconds: Helen's torchlight, spelled simply: Ailee echoes Scottish Eilidh — 'light' — in clean phonetic dress, with K-pop star Ailee giving it stage sparkle. Bright, breezy, and modern.

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Origin MediumScottish, Greek

MeaningSpelling in the Eilidh/Aily family — the Scottish Gaelic Helen, 'light, torch' — also a K-pop stage name

U.S. rank (2024)#3747 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 849

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ailee is a phonetic spelling in the Eilidh/Aily family — the Scottish Gaelic form of Helen, Greek helene, 'torch, light'. The singer Ailee (Amy Lee) gave the spelling visibility. Its exact route (Eilidh respelling vs modern coinage) is debated, which we note.

It registers thinly in U.S. records. Rare, light-rooted in echo, and breezy.

Did you know? The Korean-American singer Ailee carried this spelling to international fame — while its root, Scottish Eilidh, is one of Scotland's most beloved girls' names, a form of the ancient 'light' name Helen.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Eilidh — root etymology

Variations

EilidhAilyAiley

Nicknames

AiLee

Famous Bearers

★Ailee (1989–present)
Korean-American singer, a leading K-pop vocalist.

If you like Ailee…

Hailey— the rhyming modern favorite

Ainsley— a fellow Scottish-toned girls' name

Aila— the companion Finnish-Scottish cousin

Ainslee— shares the -ee ending

Kynslee— shares the -ee ending

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ailee?

Ailee is pronounced AY-lee (/ˈeɪ.li/). Press play above to hear Ailee said aloud.

How do you say Ailee?

Ailee is said AY-lee (/ˈeɪ.li/). Press play above to hear Ailee said aloud.

What does the name Ailee mean?

Ailee echoes Eilidh, the Scottish form of Helen, 'light, torch'; its exact route is debated, so we flag it.

Is Ailee a boy or girl name?

Ailee is a girl's name.

How popular is Ailee?

Ailee is a rare name in the U.S.