Ailish Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ailish has Irish origins and is a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'noble' or 'God is my oath.' It has evolved from Elizabeth to Ailis and finally to Ailish in modern usage. The name reflects traits of creativity and uniqueness and has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Ireland.
The name Ailish is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast 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, Ailish has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ailish' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5532nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6115th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ailish' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ailish"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪlɪʃ/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Ailish is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my oath.'
Meaning
noble, God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elizabeth, Ailis, Ailish
Historical Usage
Ailish gained popularity in Ireland during the 20th century as a modern variant of the traditional name Ailis.
Variants & Derivatives
Ailis, Ailbhe, Aileesh
Modern Popularity & Image
Ailish is seen as a contemporary and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Ailish McColgan, Scottish middle-distance runner, Ailish O'Carroll, Irish actress and writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ailish"
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 "Ailish"
"Ailish" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14297th of 27321 | 45 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5532nd of 35406 | 361 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6115th of 30306 | 241 |
Regional Popularity of "Ailish" 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 "Ailish" by Generation for Female 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) |
- |
67.82% 3502nd/5164 |
- |
66.78% 4984th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
76.96% 3453rd/4487 |
- |
78.59% 4932nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ailish"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ailish" 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.