boy's name
Ailbe
AL-vuh (Irish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 234
Northern Ireland
#339
2024 births
Ailbe is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ailbe Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 116 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Ailbe?
In 2024, Ailbe was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Ailbe Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ailbe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ailbe Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ailbe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ailbe
- Irish AL-vuh
Sibling Names for Ailbe
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ailbe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ailbe
How popular is the name Ailbe?
In 2024, Ailbe was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Ailbe a girl's or a boy's name?
Ailbe is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ailbe?
Ailbe has 2 syllables.
When was Ailbe most popular?
Ailbe peaked in 2017, when 25 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Ailbe a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ailbe currently ranks #339 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.