How Many People Are Named Ailish?
Complete statistics for the name Ailish: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ailish means 'noble' in Irish, making it both rare and meaningful, only 1 in 514,695 Americans have this name, with just 641 people named Ailish alive today, a big chunk, 93%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 647 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ailish Through the Generations
Ailish has seen steady growth since its peak in 2016 with 38 births, now standing as a stable, newer-generation name. With most people named Ailish under 30, it's clear this name is favored among younger parents. The age distribution shows 602 under-30s, 45 aged 30-60, and none over 60, indicating a youthful demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ailish's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Ailish
How Many People Have the Name Ailish?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 641 people in the United States currently share the name Ailish. That works out to roughly 1 in every 514,695 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ailish a Common or Rare Name?
Ailish is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ailish Mean?
Ailish means "noble" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ailish in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ailish Most Popular?
The name Ailish reached peak popularity in 2016, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ailish?
Approximately 641 people named Ailish live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 647. That works out to roughly 1 in 514,695 Americans.
Is Ailish a rare name?
Ailish is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 514,695 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ailish mean?
Ailish means "noble" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Ailish more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ailish are male and 100% are female.
When was Ailish most popular?
Ailish peaked in 2016 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.