Lailie
Meaning of Lailie
Lailie is a modern English-language feminine name likely synthesized from the Arabic/Hebrew Leila, meaning “night,” and the Old English Lily, meaning “flower.” Phonetically, it is realized as /ˈleɪli/, a trochaic disyllable with clear vowel nuclei that supports consistent pronunciation in Anglo-American contexts. US Social Security data show its initial entry into the top 1,000 in 2003 (rank 907 with five births), a modest peak in 2013 (rank 934 with eleven births), and a stabilized low-density presence (ranks 949–981 from 2008 to 2015). This longitudinal distribution profile underscores its status as an uncommon yet persistent choice, offering parents a balance between novelty and legibility. From a morphological standpoint, the juxtaposition of the morphemes “La-” and “-ilie” adheres to prevailing name-formation patterns while preserving a distinctive lexical identity. Its limited usage spares teachers from repeated roll-call corrections, a minor but indisputable administrative benefit of its rarity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LAY-lee (/ˈleɪli/)
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