Ailany: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced eye-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Ailany means “high chief (a form of Ailani)”, from Polynesian.
- Meaning
- high chief (a form of Ailani)
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- eye-LAH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #14
- US babies a year
- about 2,092 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising
How popular is Ailany?
Ailany was the #14 name in the US in 2025, given to 7,154 babies. It’s rising: up 999% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Maryland (#1), Nebraska (#7), Delaware (#8), New Jersey (#8), Texas (#10).
How old are people named Ailany?
Half of US adults named Ailany are older than 23; most are between 18 and 21. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Ailany
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Meilani
- Eliany
- Lianny
- Samadhi
- Amoura
- Julieth
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Questions about Ailany
What does the name Ailany mean?
Ailany means “high chief (a form of Ailani)”. It comes from Polynesian.
How do you pronounce Ailany?
Ailany is pronounced eye-LAH-nee.
How popular is the name Ailany?
Ailany was the #14 name in the US in 2025, given to 7,154 babies. It’s rising: up 999% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ailany?
Half of US adults named Ailany are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 21.