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Aileigh

Girl name · 36 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aileigh: 36 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2010.

Derived from the Gaelic Ailbhe, Aileigh shares its roots with the more common Scottish name Ailsa, ultimately coming from an Old Irish element meaning "white" or "elf". This charming name has a decidedly modern feel, owing to its -leigh ending that was particularly popular in late 20th-century Scotland and beyond. While no widely known famous bearers bear the exact spelling Aileigh, the related masculine form Ailbhe was borne by a 6th-century Irish saint. The name also carries a soft connection to the Isle of Arran's Ailsa Craig, a famous sea stack whose name stems from the same Gaelic root. As a variant of the more established Ailsa, Aileigh offers a fresh, lyrical twist on a classic Scottish favourite.