Light, bright, or wing
Aile is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. In some contexts, it is viewed as a variation of the Estonian name Aile, related to the Finnish Aili, meaning light or bright. It is also the French word for wing, suggesting a sense of freedom or flight.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Aile in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Estonian operatic soprano
