Eilee

♀ Girl

Pronounced EYE-lee /ˈaɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Eilidh and Eileen (forms of Helen, 'bright; shining light'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Eileen ('shining light') echo: Eilee. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'EYE-lee').

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Eilidh and Eileen (forms of Helen, 'bright; shining light'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#6609 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 310

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eilee is a modern name, variously echoing Eilidh and Eileen (forms of Helen, 'bright; shining light'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'EYE-lee').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Eilee is a modern name, variously echoing Eilidh and Eileen (forms of Helen, 'bright; shining light') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'EYE-lee').

Overall data confidence 32%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

EileighEilieEily

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eilee mean?

Eilee is a modern name echoing Eilidh and Eileen (forms of Helen, 'shining light'); the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Eilee?

It's said EYE-lee /ˈaɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eilee a boy or girl name?

Eilee is a girl's name.

How popular is Eilee?

Eilee is a very rare name in the U.S.