Ailey
a(i)-ley
US Popularity:12373
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Light; sun; bird
Ailey, a girl's name, will help baby feel tied to cultures all over the world. It's an alternative form of the Norman name Aileen and its Scottish variation Eileen, and can mean "light," perfectly summing up how much baby will brighten up your days. Both of these names are related to the Irish name Eibhlin, which is Anglicized as Evelyn or Helen. In Greek, Helen is linked to the word for "sun," hêlios, while Evelyn might be related to the Latin word avis, meaning "bird." With this name, baby can feel encouraged to aim for the heavens and know that there's no limit to her potential.
Ailey Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Ailey is currently #12373 in U.S. births
Girl:Ailey is currently #9561 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#12373
in 2023
- 3004
from 2022
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