Ailsa vs Claretha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailsa

Girl #68,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island of Alfsigr (Norse personal name)"

Origin: Old Norse via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Norse English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,514
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ails

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Popularity Comparison

Ailsa Rank #68,514
Claretha Rank #68,441

Claretha is more popular, ranked #68441 vs #68514 for Ailsa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailsa ___

  • Ailsa Rose
  • Ailsa Jean
  • Ailsa Fern
  • Ailsa Brae
  • Ailsa Kate

Claretha ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ailsa

Isla Fiona Catriona Hamish Ewan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailsa or Claretha more popular?

Claretha is more popular, ranked #68441 compared to Ailsa at #68514 in the United States.

What do Ailsa and Claretha mean?

Ailsa means "island of Alfsigr (Norse personal name)" (Old Norse via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ailsa and Claretha boy or girl names?

Ailsa is primarily a girl name. Claretha is primarily a girl name.

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