girl's name
Eilish
AY-lish (Irish)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,827
Scotland
#408
2024 births
Eilish is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Eilish is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1981, when 35 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eilish Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 246 |
| 1980s | 219 |
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Eilish?
In 2024, Eilish was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #686 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Eilish Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Eilish
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eilish Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eilish over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eilish
- Irish AY-lish
Sibling Names for Eilish
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eilish — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eilish
How popular is the name Eilish?
In 2024, Eilish was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #686 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Eilish a girl's or a boy's name?
Eilish is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eilish?
Eilish has 2 syllables.
When was Eilish most popular?
Eilish peaked in 1981, when 35 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Eilish a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eilish currently ranks #408 in Ireland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.