Aylie
Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aylie: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2003.
Aylie is a modern, anglicised spelling of the Scottish Gaelic name Eilidh, itself a form of Helen meaning “light” or “bright.” Its rising popularity in Scotland reflects a trend toward fresh phonetic takes on traditional names. While few famous bearers use this exact spelling, the name shares its root with athlete Eilidh Child, a Scottish Olympic hurdler, and with the Gaelic saint Eilidh. Place connections are scarce, though the given name may call to mind the luminous quality of the Isle of Skye’s landscapes. Aylie also echoes the Turkish name Ayla (“moonlight”) and the Irish name Ailbhe, giving it a gently cross-cultural feel that appeals to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20033 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7903 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y