Light, bright, or holy
Aili is a Finnish and Estonian form of Helga or Aila. It is often associated with the meaning of light or brightness, and in its Old Norse roots, it carries the connotation of being holy or blessed.
About 35 girls were named Aili in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Norwegian Sami politician and former president of the Sami Parliament
Estonian freedom fighter and activist
