The baby name Airlie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AIR-lee (IPA: /ˈɛərli/).
Airlie is Scottish in Origin.
The baby name Airlie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AIR-lee (IPA: /ˈɛərli/).
Airlie is Scottish in Origin.
Airlie is a Scottish place‑name turned given name, taken from the parish of Airlie in Angus, home to Airlie Castle and the earldom borne by the Ogilvy family. Its etymology is debated; many connect it to Scottish Gaelic àirigh, “shieling” or summer pasture, giving the sense of “meadow pasture,” while others see a formation denoting a woodland clearing. Either way, the name carries gentle landscape imagery and a crisp AIR‑lee sound.
Used as a forename since the 19th‑century fashion for surnames and places, Airlie remains rare in Britain but gained favor in Australia and New Zealand - helped by the resort name Airlie Beach - as a fresh, nature‑leaning choice. It is typically feminine there yet functionally unisex. Spelling variants include Airlee, Airley, Airlea, and Airelie; short forms such as Ari and Lee occur.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2015 | #307 | 6 | 2,822 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Airlie is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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