Ailis
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ailis is an Irish name meaning “noble kind”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ailis
Ailis is a feminine given name of Irish origin, serving as the traditional Gaelic (Celtic) form of Alice. The name finds its ultimate roots in the Germanic 'adalheidis', meaning noble kind, which eventually evolved into the French and English Alice. Through the centuries, it was integrated into the Gaelic naming system, adapting to the phonology of Ireland. Its historical usage reflects the interplay between mainland European naming traditions and Celtic cultural expressions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ailis
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ailis is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Ailis
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Ailis is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 12.5M births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 5.0K births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 10.1M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 15.6M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ailis ranked #8,339 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Ailis shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #261 in 1970. Its lowest recorded position was #13,397 in 2015. Over the last 7 years (2018–2025) the name rose 3610 places (from #11,949 to #8,339).
Characteristics of the Name Ailis
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- s — Girl Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ailis evokes a Beautiful & Charming and Soft & Gentle aesthetic using its two-syllable length and first-syllable stress. The ey-l sequence provides a light, melodic start that tapers into a soft s sound. It is rooted in the traditional Irish Gaelic forms associated with Saint Alice, imparting a sense of delicate, historical beauty.
Middle Names For Ailis
Middle names used with AilisMethodology
Ailis is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Ailis Elizabeth · Ailis Nicole · Ailis Nichole · Ailis Margaret · Ailis VictoriaView all 8 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for AilisMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ailis is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Ailis Moore · Ailis Mills · Ailis Marsh · Ailis Marks · Ailis Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Ailis
Sound Like Ailis Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Alice · Alyssa · Alissa · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Ailis Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Ailie · Aili · Ailia
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Irene · Eileen · Ida · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Ailis Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Rose · Louise · Eloise · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Ailis”
Dictionary Meaning of "Ailis"Methodology
a female given name, equivalent to English Alice
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How to Spell Ailis in ASL
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- s
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