Irish girl name
Ailís Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ailís means noble. The Irish form of Alice, from the Old French Aalis
Ailís is the Irish form of Alice, which comes from the medieval French Aalis, itself related to a Germanic word meaning noble. It arrived in Ireland through Norman influence and was long ago adapted into Irish spelling. The name has a crisp and unusual sound, with an AL-eesh pronunciation that stands apart from the English version. Ailís offers a gentle way to honour a family Alice while giving the name a clear Irish identity. It also pairs well with other Irish names, and its brevity makes it easy to use.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Ailís
AilisAlish
Ailís popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2023 Ailís ranked #831 in Ireland (3 babies) and #12,283 in the US (7 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
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 Ailís mean?
Ailís means "noble". The Irish form of Alice, from the Old French Aalis.
How do you pronounce Ailís?
Ailís is pronounced AL-eesh.
What is the origin of Ailís?
Ailís is of Irish origin. The Irish form of Alice, from the Old French Aalis.