Aili

AY-lee, EYE-lee

Finnish and Sami variation of Helga, diminutive of Aileen, Anglicization of Eilidh

"holy, blessed; bright and shining light"

Aili Origin and Meaning

The name Aili is a girl's name of Scottish, Finnish origin meaning "holy, blessed; bright and shining light".

An attractive Scandinavian take on Helga, or a potential Helen nickname.

Aili Rank in US Top 1000

# 971 in the US

Aili Popularity

• 1958 Nameberry 2022
• 93 Estonia 2023

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Famous People Named Aili

• Aili Storen an actress.
• Aili Schmeltz an artist based in Los Angeles.

Aili in Pop Culture

• This is also a Finnish name. Often given as a variant of Helen although other websites say it is a Sami name.