Ailish
4 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ailish was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
655 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 2016 with 38 births
Most common in: California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
606 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #414 · peaked in 1997 with 54 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
370 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3519 · peaked in 1997 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
224 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #324 · peaked in 1996 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
12 births recorded 1998–2013 · peaked in 1998 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ailish’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5086 | — |
| 2007 | #5895 | ↓809 |
| 2008 | #6130 | ↓235 |
| 2009 | #6091 | ↑39 |
| 2010 | #5771 | ↑320 |
| 2011 | #5358 | ↑413 |
| 2012 | #6110 | ↓752 |
| 2013 | #6729 | ↓619 |
| 2014 | #6207 | ↑522 |
| 2015 | #9481 | ↓3274 |
| 2016 | #3923 | ↑5558 |
| 2017 | #4220 | ↓297 |
| 2018 | #5454 | ↓1234 |
| 2019 | #5612 | ↓158 |
| 2020 | #6083 | ↓471 |
| 2021 | #6174 | ↓91 |
| 2022 | #6984 | ↓810 |
| 2023 | #9616 | ↓2632 |
| 2024 | #8946 | ↑670 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↓1971 |
Frequently asked questions about Ailish
Is Ailish a popular name?
Yes — Ailish currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ailish more common for boys or girls?
Ailish is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ailish most popular?
Ailish peaked in 2016 in United States, with 38 recorded births that year.
Is Ailish rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ailish’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #11509 in 1991 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ailish?
At least 1,261 babies have been recorded with the name Ailish across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ailish popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ailish appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ailish?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ailish include Aidan.
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