Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Ailis since 1990
Babies named Ailis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Ailis is an Irish girl's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. Its peak year of usage was 2017, but it has been declining since 2018. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its rarity outside of Irish communities. Ailis is a variant of the more common Eilís or Ailish, offering a distinctive option for families with Irish heritage.
Ailis is an Irish name, likely a variant of Eilís, itself the Irish form of Elizabeth, or a form of Alice. The name Alice derives from the Old French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble nature'. In Ireland, Ailis has been used as an Irish-language equivalent of Alice or Elizabeth.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lissy, Ailie
Sibling names for Ailis
Names that share Ailis's style, for a brother or sister.
