Eily

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-lee /ˈeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: Irish pet form of Eileen/Aileen (Eibhlin) — linked to 'light, sun, shining' (via Helen) or 'desired'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Light and shining: Eily pets the Irish Eileen — 'light; sun'. Soft, sweet, and warm (said 'AY-lee').

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Origin MediumIrish, Greek

MeaningIrish pet form of Eileen/Aileen (Eibhlin) — linked to 'light, sun, shining' (via Helen) or 'desired'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7591 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 438

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

Eily is an Irish pet form of Eileen/Aileen — Irish Eibhlin, often linked to Helen, 'light, sun, shining', or to Aveline, 'desired' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, sweet, traditional Irish name (Eily O'Connor, the heroine of The Colleen Bawn); said 'AY-lee'.

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, light-and-shining at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Eileen/Aileen (Irish Eibhlin) is often linked to Helen, 'light, sun, shining' — Eily is its sweet Irish pet form (a heroine of Irish ballad and opera; said 'AY-lee').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Eily — routes layered

Variations

EileenAileenEilis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eily mean?

Eily pets the Irish Eileen — linked to 'light, sun, shining' (via Helen); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Eily?

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

Is Eily a boy or girl name?

Eily is a girl's name.

How popular is Eily?

Eily is a rare name in the U.S.