Ailish
Every Ailish since 1991 — 655 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ailish
Ailish is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,955 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 655 American babies have been named Ailish. Its peak came in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ailish stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ailish year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #10,955 |
| 2024 | 11 | #8,959 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,638 |
| 2022 | 16 | #6,995 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,185 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,089 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,617 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,460 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,222 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,926 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,502 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,213 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,733 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,122 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,361 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,777 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,097 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,137 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,899 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,088 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,270 |
| 2004 | 20 | #5,976 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,222 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,901 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,183 |
| 2000 | 23 | #4,983 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,532 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ailish in 2025?
Ailish ranked #10,955 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ailish?
655 babies have been named Ailish in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ailish most popular?
Ailish peaked in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Ailish a boy or girl name?
Ailish is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ailish rising or falling?
Ailish is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.