Ailie

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-lee /ˈeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish pet form of Aileen (related to Eibhlin, and ultimately Helen or Evelyn), carrying the sense 'light; bright.' A sweet, soft Scottish name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet Scottish name: Ailie is a pet form of Aileen, touching 'light' (said 'AY-lee'). Soft and charming.

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Origin LowScottish

MeaningA Scottish pet form of Aileen (related to Eibhlin, and ultimately Helen or Evelyn), carrying the sense 'light; bright.' A sweet, soft Scottish name.

U.S. rank (2024)#15311 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 376

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ailie is a Scottish pet form of Aileen (from Eibhlin, and ultimately Helen or Evelyn), with the sense 'light.' It reads soft and charming — rare in the U.S. (said 'AY-lee').

It appears only rarely, more familiar in Scotland. Rare, soft, and charming.

Did you know? Ailie is a Scottish pet form of Aileen — related to Eibhlin and, in turn, Helen or Evelyn — carrying the sense 'light; bright' (said 'AY-lee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Ailie — Scottish pet form of Aileen; 'light'

Variations

AileenAilsaAilie

Nicknames

AilLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ailie mean?

Ailie is a Scottish pet form of Aileen (from Helen/Evelyn), carrying the sense 'light; bright.'

How do you pronounce Ailie?

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

Is Ailie a boy or girl name?

Here Ailie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ailie?

Ailie is an extremely rare name in the U.S.