Aili
Meaning: High, elevated, exalted
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Finland: #198
Total: 3,099
History: Aili peaked in the 1920s-30s and is a gentle, luminous Finnish name. It belongs to the independence generation — women who saw Finland born as a nation. Aili represents the quiet strength of Finnish women who built a country from scratch while the world doubted it could survive.
Explore more at Finnish Baby Names on BabyNa.me
Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #96 |
| Babies named Aili in 2020 | 702 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 31,677 |
| Peak year | 1910 (9,729 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #4 |
| Years in records | 1900–2020 (10 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aili
What does the name Aili mean?
Aili means “High, elevated, exalted” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Aili?
Aili has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “High, elevated, exalted”.
How popular is Aili in Finland?
Aili ranked #96 in Finland in 2020 — given to 702 babies that year.
When was Aili most popular?
Aili peaked in 1910 with 9,729 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Aili a boy or girl name?
Aili is predominantly a girls' name in Finland — over 90% of Ailis in registered births are female.
How long has Aili been recorded in Finland?
Aili appears in birth records in Finland across 10 years — from 1900 through 2020.