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Aili
OriginFinnish and Sami variation of Helga, diminutive of Aileen, Anglicization of Eilidh
Meaning"holy, blessed; bright and shining light"
About Aili
An attractive Scandinavian take on Helga, or a potential Helen nickname.
Pronounced AY-lee.
As of October 2026, Aili ranked #4069 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #868 in 1909.
Editor: Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,233 | 34 | 19 |
| 2016 | #3,852 | 39 | 22 |
| 2017 | #3,696 | 41 | 23.7 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,908 | 27 | 16.1 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,610 | 29 | 17.7 |
| 2022 | #4,585 | 30 | 18.3 |
| 2023 | #4,742 | 28 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | #3,688 | 41 | 25.3 |
| 2025 | #4,069 | 35 | 21.8 |
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Aili on lists
Famous Ailis
- Aili Storen
an actress.
- Aili Schmeltz
an artist based in Los Angeles.
Aili in pop culture
- This is also a Finnish name. Often given as a variant of Helen
although other websites say it is a Sami name.
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