Will my child share the name Ailish with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Ailish per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ailish in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ailish becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ailish is rising: up 830 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #551 in 1997.

Is Ailish a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ailish 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 Ailish a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3705

Ailish

🗳️ Add Ailish to a family shortlist

Ailish is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ailish in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2025

#3705

About the Name Ailish

Ailish is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1519 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #551 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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