Declining since 2022, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Aylee since 2000
Babies named Aylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 267 |
| 2020s | 165 |
Meaning & origin
Aylee is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in the year 2000. Its usage peaked in 2021 before beginning a slight decline. In 2025, it ranked 5,238, with roughly 1 in 66,969 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has remained relatively obscure, appearing in no state-level top lists. Its formation likely follows the pattern of other contemporary 'ay' and 'lee' names, suggesting a blend of stylistic trends rather than a deep historical root. The trajectory shows a falling trend since 2022, indicating a brief fashionable spike that may be receding.
Aylee first appeared in U.S. records in the year 2000. It is most likely a modern coinage, formed by combining the popular initial 'Ay' sound (as in Ayla or Ayden) with the fashionable suffix 'lee', also seen in names like Kaylee and Riley. It may also be a respelling of the Irish name Eileen or the Scottish Aileen, though there is no direct historical connection.
“Aylee” around the world
Where Aylee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Aye
Sibling names for Aylee
Names that share Aylee's style, for a brother or sister.
