Declining since 2017, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Airlie since 2009
Babies named Airlie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Airlie is a Scottish place name that entered the American naming landscape relatively recently, first recorded on the Social Security Administration's list in 2009. It peaked in 2018, but since 2017 its use has been falling; in 2023 the name ranked 14942, with approximately 1 in 321453 newborn girls receiving it. The name is almost exclusively used for girls. Its top states include none in particular with enough concentration to list, indicating widespread but sparse usage. Airlie's etymology ties to Old English words for 'eagle' and 'wood', giving it a natural, earthy feel that pairs well with other Scottish and English surnames-turned-first-names. As a modern rarity, it offers distinction without straying into unfamiliar phonetic territory.
Airlie is a transferred use of the Scottish place name Airlie, located in Angus, Scotland. The place name is derived from Old English 'earn' meaning 'eagle' and 'lēah' meaning 'wood, clearing'. The name has been in use as a given name since the 19th century, primarily in Scotland and the English-speaking world. It may also be considered a variant of the Irish name Orla or a feminine form of Earl.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Air, Lee, Ari
Variants: Arlie, Erley
Sibling names for Airlie
Names that share Airlie's style, for a brother or sister.
