Declining since 2021, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Ailee since 1974
Babies named Ailee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 396 |
| 2020s | 248 |
Meaning & origin
Ailee is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1974. Its recent popularity peaked in 2022, but it has been on a declining trajectory since 2021. In 2025, Ailee ranked 4,878 nationally, with an occurrence rate of approximately 1 in every 59,528 female births. The name's creative spelling and soft sound align with contemporary naming trends. While its exact derivation is uncertain, it is likely a respelling of Ailey or an elaboration of Aileen, reflecting a broader fashion for names ending in the 'ee' sound. Ailee remains a rare choice, not appearing among the top states' lists, but offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a modern yet approachable name.
Ailee is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Ailey or a creative variation of Aileen. It may draw influence from names like Hailey or Kaylee, with the fashionable '-ee' ending. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw a modest peak in 2022.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, LeeLee
Sibling names for Ailee
Names that share Ailee's style, for a brother or sister.
