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Aileigh

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-lee /ˈeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Ailey (a form of Hailey, 'hay clearing; hay meadow') or a soft modern coinage; routes layered, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft modern name: Aileigh respells Ailey/Hailey (said 'AY-lee'). Breezy and current.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA respelling of Ailey (a form of Hailey, 'hay clearing; hay meadow') or a soft modern coinage; routes layered, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2019)#15617 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920082019

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aileigh respells Ailey/Hailey ('hay meadow') or reads as a soft coinage. Its route is layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'AY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears only recently and rarely. Rare, breezy, and soft.

Did you know? Aileigh is a fresh spelling of Ailey (a form of Hailey, 'hay meadow') or a gentle coinage — a breezy, current name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'AY-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Aileigh — Ailey/Hailey respelling; 'hay meadow'; routes layered

Variations

AileyHaileyAylee

Nicknames

AiLeigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aileigh mean?

Aileigh is a respelling of Ailey (a form of Hailey, 'hay meadow') or a soft coinage; the routes are layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aileigh?

It's said AY-lee /ˈeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aileigh a boy or girl name?

Aileigh is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Aileigh?

Aileigh is a rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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