Ailee vs Aili

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailee

Girl #3,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Korean-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,765
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Aili

Girl #3,695 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Scottish Irish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,695
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ailee Rank #3,765
Aili Rank #3,695

Aili is more popular, ranked #3695 vs #3765 for Ailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailee ___

  • Ailee Rose
  • Ailee Mae
  • Ailee Grace
  • Ailee Jean
  • Ailee Pearl
  • Ailee Kate

Aili ___

  • Aili Rose
  • Aili Mae
  • Aili Grace
  • Aili Fern
  • Aili Jane
  • Aili Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ailee

Maeve Finn Isla Lachlan Niamh

If you choose Aili

Iona Mairi Callum Hamish Sorcha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailee or Aili more popular?

Aili is more popular, ranked #3695 compared to Ailee at #3765 in the United States.

What do Ailee and Aili mean?

Ailee means "light, bright one" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Aili means "bright, radiant" (Finnish origin).

Are Ailee and Aili boy or girl names?

Ailee is primarily a girl name. Aili is primarily a girl name.

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