Eilish
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Eilish is a Hebrew name meaning “pledged to God”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Eilish
Eilish is a name of Hebrew origin, functioning as the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Elizabeth. The name derives from the root meaning pledged to God, reflecting a long history of biblical transmission through various European languages. It was formalized through the adaptation of Hebrew scriptural names into the specific phonetics of the Irish language.
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Gender Usage of the Name Eilish
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Eilish 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 Eilish
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
Eilish is listed under Uncommon 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 | Rare | 1 in every 36.8M births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.0K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 618K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 420K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Eilish ranked #7,111 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #866 in 2024 — a drop of 6,245 places. Eilish shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #429 in 1965. Its lowest recorded position was #7,111 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -6229 places (from #882 to #7,111).
Name StyleMethodology
Eilish is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 53% of available years and remains active today, averaging 288 births per year after a historical peak in 2018.Characteristics of the Name Eilish
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- h — Girl Names Ending in “h”
Name AestheticMethodology
Eilish is a two-syllable name with a diphthong-initial start and initial stress, resulting in a fluid and melodic articulation. It has gained significant contemporary recognition through the musician Billie Eilish. The phonetic profile aligns with a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Eilish
Middle names used with EilishMethodology
Eilish is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Eilish Autumn · Eilish Ann · Eilish Sera · Eilish Alana · Eilish JaniceView all 13 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for EilishMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Eilish is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Eilish Moore · Eilish Mills · Eilish Marsh · Eilish Marks · Eilish Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Eilish
Sound Like Eilish Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Elisha · Elysia · Elicia · View all 42 names
Spelled Like Eilish Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Eilioh · Eiliah · Eiligh
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Irene · Eileen · Ida · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Eilish Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Ailish · Cherish · Trish · 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 “Eilish”
Dictionary Meaning of "Eilish"Methodology
A female given name from Irish
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How to Spell Eilish in ASL
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- h
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