Eilis
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Eilis is a Hebrew name meaning “pledged to God”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Eilis
Eilis is a name of Hebrew origin that functions as the Irish equivalent of Elizabeth. The name is derived from the Hebrew elisheva, which translates to pledged to God. Historically, this name gained immense prominence through its biblical association with the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament. The Irish form underwent centuries of orthographic development, aligning the original semitic roots with the unique phonology of the Gaelic language.
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Gender Usage of the Name Eilis
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Eilis is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Eilis
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Eilis is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 5.7K births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.12M births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.88M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Eilis ranked #7,282 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Eilis shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #397 in 1966. Its lowest recorded position was #10,456 in 2021. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell -6348 places (from #934 to #7,282).
Characteristics of the Name Eilis
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- s — Girl Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Eilis features a two-syllable10 stress pattern that feels delicate and precise. The starting vowel sound coupled with the sibilant terminal s creates an Elegant & Timeless and Soft & Gentle quality. As a variant of the name belonging to Queen Elizabeth I, it carries a deep sense of historical continuity through its sound.
Middle Names For Eilis
Middle names used with EilisMethodology
Eilis is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Eilis Rose · Eilis Catriona
Middle name suggestions for EilisMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Eilis is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Eilis Moore · Eilis Mills · Eilis Marsh · Eilis Marks · Eilis Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Eilis
Sound Like Eilis Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Elsie · Elise · Eloise · View all Top 100 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Irene · Eileen · Ida · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Eilis Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Alice · Grace · Frances · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Eilis”
Dictionary Meaning of "Eilis"Methodology
a female given name, equivalent to English Elise
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How to Spell Eilis in ASL
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