Aili Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Aili originates from Finnish roots, meaning 'holy' or 'blessed'. It has evolved from names like Aila and Ailana over time. The name is often associated with positive traits and has gained popularity in Nordic countries in the 20th century. There is no biblical relevance for this name.

The name Aili is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aili has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aili' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1828th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7034th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13555th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10374th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4726th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4404th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aili' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aili"

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Pronunciation

/ˈeɪli/

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Origin

Finnish

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Etymology

The name Aili is derived from the Finnish name Aila, which is a diminutive of names like Ailana or Aila, meaning 'holy' or 'blessed'.

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Meaning

holy, blessed

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Language Evolution

Aila, Ailana, Aili

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Historical Usage

Aili gained popularity in Finland and other Nordic countries during the 20th century as a feminine given name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Aila, Ailana, Ailyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Aili is viewed as a charming and modern name, often associated with nature and beauty.

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Famous People

Aili T. Järvinen, a Finnish artist, Aili K. Kallio, a Finnish politician

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aili"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Aili"

"Aili" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1828th of 9107 370
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 7034th of 9204 17
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 10657th of 12526 11
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 13555th of 19264 19
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 10374th of 27321 89
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4726th of 35406 450
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4404th of 30306 385

Regional Popularity of "Aili" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Aili" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
57.27%
811th/1416
66.57%
918th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
65.47%
3000th/4582
- - 76.74%
5727th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
65.86%
2624th/3984
100.00%
4487th/4487
- 62.95%
3951st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Aili"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Aili" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.