Light, bright, or shining one
Ailea is a rare name likely derived from the Greek name Helen or the Gaelic Aileen. It shares the same etymological roots as Eileen and Eleanor, signifying radiance and illumination. Its modern usage is often seen as a phonetic variation of more common names like Aila or Aliyah.
Less common today
Ailea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,026 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
