Ailsa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAIL-sah / ˈeɪl.səScottish; Old Norse
Meaning
Scottish: elf victory; Old Norse: from the island of Ailsa
Historical & Cultural Background
Ailsa is derived from the name of Ailsa Craig, a small island off the coast of Scotland. The name has roots in both Scottish and Old Norse cultures, reflecting the historical influence of Norse settlers in Scotland. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century and has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Ailsa has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ailse
- Ailsha
International Variants
- Ailsa (Scottish)
- Ailse (Dutch)
Famous people named Ailsa
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Fictional characters named Ailsa
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ailsa was first seen in the United States in 1918. Ailsa has ranked as high as #1302 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ailsa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ailsa
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |