Irish boy name
Ailill Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ailill means king of connacht. Old Irish name of the husband of Queen Medb, of uncertain meaning.
Ailill mac Máta is the king of Connacht in the Táin Bó Cúailnge, the husband of Queen Medb, whose rivalry with her over their possessions leads to the great cattle raid. The name was common among Irish kings and heroes for centuries and appears often in genealogies, including the Ailill Ólom of Munster. It is rare today and is easily mistaken for names such as Alil or Elijah when written, though the sound is simple. Ailill carries a deep sense of ancient kingship and the western province of Connacht.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Ailill
AilellOilillAilealla
Ailill popularity: Ireland vs the US
Ailill does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ailill mean?
Ailill means "king of connacht". Old Irish name of the husband of Queen Medb, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Ailill?
Ailill is pronounced AL-il.
What is the origin of Ailill?
Ailill is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of the husband of Queen Medb, of uncertain meaning.