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Ailish

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Pronounced AY-lish /ˈeɪ.lɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: An Irish form of Alice/Elizabeth (Ailis) — variously 'noble; of noble kind' (Alice) and 'God is my oath' (Elizabeth); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; God's oath: Ailish is Irish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AY-lish').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningAn Irish form of Alice/Elizabeth (Ailis) — variously 'noble; of noble kind' (Alice) and 'God is my oath' (Elizabeth); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10955 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 655

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ailish is an Irish form of Alice/Elizabeth (Ailis) — variously 'noble; of noble kind' (Alice) and 'God is my oath' (Elizabeth; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AY-lish').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, noble-and-Gods-oath at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ailish is an Irish form of Alice/Elizabeth, variously 'noble' and 'God is my oath' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AY-lish').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ailish — routes layered

Variations

AilisEilishAilish

Nicknames

Ali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ailish mean?

Ailish is an Irish form of Alice/Elizabeth — variously 'noble' and 'God is my oath'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ailish?

It's said AY-lish /ˈeɪ.lɪʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ailish a boy or girl name?

Ailish is a girl's name.

How popular is Ailish?

Ailish is a very rare name in the U.S.

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