Ailis

AY-lish

Scottish Gaelic

"noble"

Ailis Origin and Meaning

The name Ailis is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

This attractive and unique Scottish form of Alice can also be found in the spelling Aileas. Like Alice, it ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis. Spelt with the fada, Ailís, it's Irish and pronounced with a longer final vowel: AY-leesh.

Ailis Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 990 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Ailis

• 990 Nameberry 2025

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• Enora
• Mairi
• Mirin
• Fianna
• Olwyn
• Maelys
• Mairéad
• Croía
• Deryn
• Rhona
• Azélie
• Mirela
• Eeva
• Marsali
• Maire
• Idalie
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Famous People Named Ailis

• Ailis Ni Riain Irish classical composer
• Ailis McSweeney Irish sprinter
• Ailis Egan Irish rugby union player
• Ailis a 14th,century Irish witch
• Ailise Agate German/American blogger

The name Ailis in Pop Culture

• Ailis the Beautiful a contemporary of legendary King Arthur