Ailsa is a girl's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “Elf victory; often associated with the island of Ailsa Craig..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Ali, Ails. As of 2026, Ailsa ranks #945 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #590 in 1918.
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AIL-sah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #945 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Ailsa means “Elf victory; often associated with the island of Ailsa Craig..” It is a girl's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin.
Ailsa is pronounced AIL-sah.
Ailsa is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Ailsa currently ranks #945 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Ailsa include Ali, Ails.
Middle names that pair well with Ailsa include Ailsa Fiona, Ailsa Islay, Ailsa Ruth.
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