Eilis

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Pronounced AY-lish /ˈeɪ.lɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: The Irish form of Elizabeth (written Eilis), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance.' Distinctly Irish and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish classic: Eilis is the Irish Elizabeth — 'my God is an oath' (said 'AY-lish'). Soft and storied.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningThe Irish form of Elizabeth (written Eilis), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance.' Distinctly Irish and classic.

U.S. rank (2023)#15826 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 254

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

Eilis is the Irish form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'). It reads classic and distinctly Irish — rare in the U.S. (said 'AY-lish').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Ireland. Rare, classic, and Irish.

Did you know? Eilis is the Irish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'my God is an oath' — a soft, storied name, distinctly Irish (said 'AY-lish').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Eilis — Irish form of Elizabeth; 'my God is an oath'

Variations

EilishAilisEilise

Nicknames

EilyLish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eilis mean?

Eilis is the Irish form of Elizabeth, Hebrew for 'my God is an oath.'

How do you pronounce Eilis?

It's said AY-lish /ˈeɪ.lɪʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eilis a boy or girl name?

Eilis is a girl's name.

How popular is Eilis?

Eilis is a rare name in the U.S.