girl's name
Ailidh
AY-lee (Scottish Gaelic)
- Origin Scottish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 224
Scotland
#652
2024 births
Ailidh is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #652. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Ailidh is a name of Scottish origin.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2009, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 9,532 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ailidh Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 22 |
How Popular Is Ailidh?
In 2024, Ailidh was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #652 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Where Ailidh Is Used
Figures for Scotland 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 Ailidh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ailidh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ailidh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ailidh
- Scottish Gaelic AY-lee
Sibling Names for Ailidh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ailidh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ailidh
How popular is the name Ailidh?
In 2024, Ailidh was given to 4 babies in Scotland, ranking #652 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Ailidh a girl's or a boy's name?
Ailidh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ailidh?
Ailidh has 2 syllables.
When was Ailidh most popular?
Ailidh peaked in 2009, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ailidh a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ailidh currently ranks #652 in Scotland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.