Ailbhe
AL-va Girl Irish
White, noble
Etymology
Ailbhe is derived from the Old Irish name Ailbe, possibly meaning 'white' or 'noble'.
Rank by region
| Region | Girls | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 2025 | |
| Scotland | 2024 | |
| Northern Ireland | 2025 | |
| Ireland | 2025 |
Near Ailbhe in Northern Ireland, 2025
Northern Ireland top girlsPopularity
Ireland
Rising
#1516 2025 · 20 babies
| Year | England & Wales |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Not ranked |
| 2010 | Not ranked |
| 2011 | #5830 |
| 2012 | #4873 |
| 2013 | #5789 |
| 2014 | #3527 |
| 2015 | #2716 |
| 2016 | #4114 |
| 2017 | #4083 |
| 2018 | #2342 |
| 2019 | #4022 |
| 2020 | #3460 |
| 2021 | #1695 |
| 2022 | #2062 |
| 2023 | #2065 |
| 2024 | #1821 |
| 2025 | #1516 |
Rising, but still outside the top 50.
Low overlap expected in a typical classroom.
Stable
#800 2024 · 3 babies
| Year | Scotland |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Not ranked |
| 2020 | Not ranked |
| 2021 | Not ranked |
| 2022 | #766 |
| 2023 | Not ranked |
| 2024 | #800 |
Stable, still outside the top 50.
Low overlap expected in a typical classroom.
Rising
#97 2025 · 21 babies
| Year | N. Ireland |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Not ranked |
| 2007 | #414 |
| 2008 | Not ranked |
| 2009 | Not ranked |
| 2010 | Not ranked |
| 2011 | Not ranked |
| 2012 | #383 |
| 2013 | Not ranked |
| 2014 | Not ranked |
| 2015 | Not ranked |
| 2016 | #276 |
| 2017 | #437 |
| 2018 | #362 |
| 2019 | #264 |
| 2020 | #167 |
| 2021 | #171 |
| 2022 | #162 |
| 2023 | #143 |
| 2024 | #97 |
| 2025 | #97 |
Rising, but still outside the top 50.
Familiar, with a moderate chance of overlap in larger year groups.
Rising
#50 2025 · 95 babies
| Year | Ireland |
|---|---|
| 2006 | #110 |
| 2007 | #109 |
| 2008 | #130 |
| 2009 | #115 |
| 2010 | #107 |
| 2011 | #133 |
| 2012 | #93 |
| 2013 | #124 |
| 2014 | #95 |
| 2015 | #106 |
| 2016 | #91 |
| 2017 | #99 |
| 2018 | #90 |
| 2019 | #75 |
| 2020 | #60 |
| 2021 | #60 |
| 2022 | #72 |
| 2023 | #44 |
| 2024 | #65 |
| 2025 | #50 |
Rising and already inside the top 50.
Higher chance of another child sharing it in a school year.