Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Eilis
2 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Eilis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Eilis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Eilis |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Eilis through the decades
- Eilis peaked in 2018, when 20 babies were named Eilis in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2023), use of Eilis has risen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.