Airah vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Airah

Girl #5,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath of life, radiant air"

Origin: Filipino/English

Cultural Roots

Filipino English Welsh South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,210
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Air, Airy, Raye

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Airah Rank #5,210
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5210 for Airah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Airah ___

  • Airah Grace
  • Airah Mae
  • Airah Jade
  • Airah Nicole
  • Airah Rose
  • Airah Elise

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Airah

Nico Zara Leila Caleb Mia

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airah or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Airah at #5210 in the United States.

What do Airah and Lee mean?

Airah means "breath of life, radiant air" (Filipino/English origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Airah and Lee boy or girl names?

Airah is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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