Noble
Ailis is the Irish Gaelic form of the Old French name Aalis, which eventually became Alice. It shares the same Germanic roots as Adelaide, signifying high-born status or nobility.
Less common today
Ailis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,742 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Irish international sprinter
Contemporary Irish composer and writer
