Ailey
Girl nameAiley has been given to 969 babies in the U.S. since 1992. It peaked in 2008.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
969
Peak year
2008 (71 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1992
10-year trend
▼ -52%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ailey — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ailey.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ailey?
Ailey has been given to 969 babies in the U.S. since 1992. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ailey peak?
Ailey peaked in 2008, when 71 babies were given the name.
Is Ailey a girl or boy name?
Ailey is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ailey are girls).
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