Ailis
Meaning of Ailis
Ailis, deriving from the medieval Gaelic Ailís and ultimately cognate with the Anglo-Norman Alice (and, by extension, the Hebrew-rooted Elizabeth), conveys layered associations of nobility and spiritual consecration. In its original linguistic contexts it appears as AY-lis in Scottish Gaelic (/ˈeɪlɪs/) and as AY-lish in Irish (/ˈeɪlɪʃ/), subtle regional variants that nonetheless preserve the name’s cool precision. Within the United States, Ailis has sustained a modest yet persistent presence over the past three decades, with annual birth registrations oscillating between five and twenty-two and Social Security Administration rankings residing in the mid-800s to high-900s. This restrained popularity, coupled with the name’s scholarly resonance and distinctly Celtic heritage, renders Ailis an option for Anglo-American parents seeking an appellation of understated elegance and historical depth.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as AY-lis (/ˈeɪlɪs/)
Irish
- Pronunced as AY-lish (/ˈeɪlɪʃ/)
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Notable People Named Ailis
| Ailis McSweeney - |
