Rising since 2014, #932 for girls today.
Popularity of Ailanny since 2011
Babies named Ailanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 465 |
Meaning & origin
Ailanny is a contemporary name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2011, reflecting a broader trend of inventive, melodic names. As of 2025, it reached its peak rank of 932, with approximately 1 in 5,740 baby girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been on a consistent upward trajectory since 2014, indicating growing appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet approachable name. The name is most frequently chosen in Arizona, Colorado, and New Jersey, suggesting regional pockets of preference. While its exact origin is difficult to pin down, Ailanny likely represents a stylistic blend of familiar sounds and suffixes, making it a product of modern naming creativity rather than historical tradition.
Ailanny is a modern coined name, first recorded in the United States in 2011. It appears to be a stylistic blend, possibly influenced by names like Aila (of Finnish or Gaelic origin) or Aileen (an Irish variation of Helen) combined with the popular suffix -anny (as seen in Leilani or Melanie). Its emergence aligns with a broader trend of creative respellings and harmonic, feminine-sounding names in the 21st century. There is no long historical or etymological tradition behind this name.
Where Ailanny is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lanny, Annie, Aila
Sibling names for Ailanny
Names that share Ailanny's style, for a brother or sister.
