Ailsa vs Craig

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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Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cra, Cry, Crie

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Popularity Comparison

Ailsa Rank #68,514
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 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

Craig ___

  • Craig James
  • Craig Lee
  • Craig Anthony
  • Craig Michael
  • Craig Thomas
  • Craig David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ailsa

Isla Fiona Catriona Hamish Ewan

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailsa or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Ailsa at #68514 in the United States.

What do Ailsa and Craig mean?

Ailsa means "island of Alfsigr (Norse personal name)" (Old Norse via Scottish Gaelic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Ailsa and Craig boy or girl names?

Ailsa is primarily a girl name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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