Ailee
Irish Gaelic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ailee
The name 'Ailee' is a modern, invented variant of the name 'Aileen' or 'Eileen', ultimately derived from the Irish Gaelic name 'Eibhlín', meaning "bright, shining light" or "beautiful bird." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no specific religious association, and gained modest modern usage as a given name in the late 20th century without notable historical figures.
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Etymology
The name 'Ailee' is a modern, invented variant of the name 'Aileen' or 'Eileen', ultimately derived from the Irish Gaelic name 'Eibhlín', meaning "bright, shining light" or "beautiful bird." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no specific religious association, and gained modest modern usage as a given name in the late 20th century without notable historical figures.
Ailee currently ranks #4,883 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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