This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble
- Origin
- Irish (form of Alice)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- AY-leesh
Ailis (AY-leesh) is an Irish form of Alice, and it means "noble." It keeps the familiar Alice root but gives it a softer, distinctly Irish sound that ends on a gentle "sh."
Meaning & Origin of Ailis
Meaning: Noble.
Origin: Irish (form of Alice).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ailis
AY-leeshIPA /ˈeɪliːʃ/
Popularity of Ailis
Ailis is rare in the U.S. It peaked at #5665 in 2017 with 22 babies given the name, and by 2022 it had slipped to #12278 with just 7 babies, so a child named Ailis is unlikely to share the name with classmates.
Names Like Ailis
These names have followed a similar path to Ailis in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Ailis mean?
Noble. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ailis?
Ailis is pronounced AY-leesh (IPA: /ˈeɪliːʃ/).
Is Ailis a popular name right now?
Ailis peaked at #5665 in 2017 and is ranked #12278 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1990–2022.)
Make Ailis Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Ailis, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Ailís? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →




