Pledged to God
Ailish is the Irish form of the name Alice, which itself evolved from the Germanic name Adalheidis. It is also frequently used in Ireland as an equivalent to Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.' The name carries a sense of heritage and spiritual devotion.
Less common today
Ailish isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,967 in 2016.
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter (given name Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell)
Award-winning Irish operatic soprano
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
