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Aylee
Pronounced AY-lee /ΛeΙͺ.li/High
Meaning: A modern name with an Ay- opening (echoing Ayla, 'halo of light') and a -lee ending ('a meadow'); no single fixed root; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aylee is a modern name with an Ay- opening β echoing Ayla, 'a halo of moonlight' (Turkish), and Aaliyah β and a -lee ending, from Old English leah, 'a meadow' (routes layered, which we flag). A soft, sunny, modern name; the sound carries it (nickname Ay).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-halo-of-light-or-a-meadow in echo, and sunny.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aylee mean?
Aylee joins an Ay- opening (echoing Ayla) with -lee ('a meadow'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.
How do you pronounce Aylee?
It's said AY-lee /ΛeΙͺ.li/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aylee a boy or girl name?
Aylee is a girl's name.
How popular is Aylee?
Aylee is a rare, recent name in the U.S.