Ailsa
Meaning: not confirmed (origin debated)
About the name Ailsa
The origin of Ailsa is debated, and we couldn't confirm its meaning from a sourced etymology. A commonly cited theory links it to Scottish roots, with the meaning âElf victory; after the island Ailsa Craigâ. Treat that as a theory, not a settled fact.
Why we say this: we only state a meaning as fact when a sourced etymology (Wiktionary, with its references) supports it. For Ailsa we didn't find one we were confident in, so we show the popular explanation as a theory.
It has a unique feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 2003. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Ailsa were girls.
- US rank 2025
- Not ranked
- In 2015
- #10906
- Babies in 2025
- Under 5
Popularity of Ailsa, 1940â2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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