Total births
1,376
Girls' name · since 1901
Aili
Aili has 1,376 recorded births since 1901 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3698
- among girls today
- 1,376
- born since 1901
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Aili currently ranks #3698 among girls' names in America, with 1,376 babies recorded since 1901.
Social Security Administration records show Aili recorded 1,376 times among girls since 1901, holding rank #3698 nationally today, ahead of 79% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 2025.
- #3698 among girls today
- 1,376 born since 1901
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aili is currently the #3698 girls' name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 1,376 born since 1901, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3698
- among girls today
- 1,376
- born since 1901
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Aili vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3698
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Aili was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
45 babies were named Aili in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Aili compares
1,376 Top 27% higher than 73% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aili's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aili | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,376 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aili's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Aili's full recorded timeline at 1990, 67% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 33% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1901, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Aili at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#3,698
Active since
1901
Aili popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 125 years of records
Aili by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aili's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Aili births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 68
1900s
68 births
- 1910s
1910s
220 births
- 1920s 87
1920s
87 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 44
1980s
44 births
- 1990s 95
1990s
95 births
- 2000s
2000s
298 births
- 2010s
2010s
343 births
- 2020s
2020s
186 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 343 births (25% of all-time use).
How Aili compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aili's total volume
Aili vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aili by state
Where Aili concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 80 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 78 | 5.7% |
| #3 | California | | 52 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 38 | 2.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Washington | | 5 | 0.4% |
Michigan share of Aili's total US births 5.8%
Even split
80 of 1,376 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aili? ▼
Since 1901, Social Security records show 1,376 babies named Aili. Today it holds rank #3698 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 45 births.
When was Aili most popular? ▼
Aili was most popular in the 2010s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Aili most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aili are Michigan (80 births), Minnesota (78 births), California (52 births).
How long has the name Aili been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aili since 1901 -- 125 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Aili? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aileen, Ailany, Ailani, Ailyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aili's data
- Aili's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (343 total births) through the 2020s (186) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Ailis (80 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aili
Nearby Names Like Aili
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aili
Aileen Girl
#720 37,637 births
Ailany Girl
#101 11,160 births
Ailani Girl
#327 7,899 births
Ailyn Girl
#1387 4,490 births
Aila Girl
#793 4,268 births
Compare Aili side by side: Aili vs Aileen Aili vs Ailany Aili vs Ailani
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1901–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aili: #3698 Girls' Name - 1,376 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aili. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aili draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.