Ailish
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ailish
Ailish is an Irish name derived from the Old Norse name Æthelais or the Irish Áilís, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind," with roots in Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "woman." The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with historical connections to Celtic traditions and Christian Ireland, gaining wider recognition in the 20th century.
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Etymology
Ailish is an Irish name derived from the Old Norse name Æthelais or the Irish Áilís, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind," with roots in Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "woman." The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with historical connections to Celtic traditions and Christian Ireland, gaining wider recognition in the 20th century.
Ailish currently ranks #10,955 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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