Ailee
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ailee: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2006.
Ailee is a modern spelling variant of the Scottish Gaelic name Eilidh, meaning 'light' or 'sunbeam' and ultimately derived from Helen, while also serving as a diminutive of Alice with the added meaning 'noble'. This delicate name has no prominent famous bearers under this exact spelling, but it shares its roots with the beloved Scottish name Aileen and the Irish Eileen. No specific place connections exist, though its warm, airy sound evokes the brightness of a Scottish summer. Ailee offers a fresh, contemporary twist on a traditional Celtic name, appealing to parents who want something both familiar and distinctive.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20065 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #6334 babies
- Total births
- 12since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y