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Eilidh

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How to Pronounce Eilidh

Pronounced AY-lee /ˈeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: The Scottish Gaelic form of Helen/Aileen — variously 'a bright, shining light; the sun'Low

In 30 seconds: A bright, shining light; the sun: Eilidh is Scottish Gaelic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AY-lee').
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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic
MeaningThe Scottish Gaelic form of Helen/Aileen — variously 'a bright, shining light; the sun'
U.S. rank (2025)#8503 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 263
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919992025

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

Eilidh is the Scottish Gaelic form of Helen/Aileen — variously 'a bright, shining light; the sun'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'AY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Scottish families. Rare, a-bright-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eilidh is the Scottish Gaelic form of Helen/Aileen — 'a bright, shining light; the sun' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'AY-lee', not 'eye-lid').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Eilidh — Scottish Gaelic form of Helen

Variations

AilieAylieEilie

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If you like Eilidh…

Aileen— a related Helen form
Isla— a sound-neighbor Scottish girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eilidh mean?

Eilidh is the Scottish Gaelic form of Helen/Aileen — 'a bright, shining light; the sun'.

How do you pronounce Eilidh?

It's said AY-lee /e.li/ — two syllables (not 'eye-lid').

Is Eilidh a boy or girl name?

Eilidh is a girl's name.

How popular is Eilidh?

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

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