Will my child share the name Ailbe with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Ailbe per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ailbe in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ailbe becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ailbe is declining: down 2,765 places since 2019, to #4,271 in 2024. It peaked at #1,124 in 2017.

Is Ailbe a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ailbe is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ailbe a popular baby name in the United States?

Ailbe does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ailbe is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ailbe in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Ailbe

Ailbe has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 423 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #1124 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Ailbe is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ailbe in their class.