Ailey Name Popularity and Statistics
Ailey is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ailey?
Ailey is spelled A-I-L-E-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Ailey Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,099
Recorded Births25
- Girls usage rose 344 places to #5,099 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ailey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 25 | #5,099 |
| 2024 | Girls | 23 | #5,443 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2022 | Girls | 24 | #5,309 |
| 2021 | Girls | 26 | #4,964 |
| 2020 | Girls | 24 | #5,168 |
| 2019 | Girls | 40 | #3,718 |
| 2018 | Girls | 42 | #3,614 |
| 2017 | Girls | 25 | #5,191 |
| 2016 | Girls | 61 | #2,798 |
| 2015 | Girls | 52 | #3,177 |
| 2014 | Girls | 45 | #3,486 |
| 2013 | Girls | 54 | #3,042 |
| 2012 | Girls | 54 | #3,094 |
| 2011 | Girls | 60 | #2,868 |
| 2010 | Girls | 66 | #2,691 |
| 2009 | Girls | 70 | #2,614 |
| 2008 | Girls | 71 | #2,609 |
| 2007 | Girls | 41 | #3,848 |
| 2006 | Girls | 31 | #4,576 |
| 2005 | Girls | 19 | #6,245 |
| 2004 | Girls | 19 | #6,216 |
| 2003 | Girls | 16 | #6,885 |
| 2002 | Girls | 14 | #7,444 |
When Was Ailey Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
71 recorded births
National rank #2,609
2009 · Girls
70 recorded births
National rank #2,614
2010 · Girls
66 recorded births
National rank #2,691
2016 · Girls
61 recorded births
National rank #2,798
Where Ailey Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,095 | 5 |