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Eilish

Girl name · Gaelic

Meaningform of Elizabeth · Irish

Eilish is a Gaelic girl name meaning “form of Elizabeth”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationEilish peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Eilish you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Eilish would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryEilish first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025

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About the name Eilish

Eilish is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “form of Elizabeth”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Gaelic names

Other spellings of Eilish

Girl name: Eilis

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Questions about the name Eilish

What does the name Eilish mean?

Eilish means “form of Elizabeth” and comes from Irish.

What is the origin of the name Eilish?

Eilish is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Irish. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Eilish a boy or girl name?

Eilish is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Eilish.

How popular is the name Eilish?

Eilish ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1996, when it reached #3,302. Over the last five years it has slipped 504 places.

What names are similar to Eilish?

If you like Eilish, you might also like Eilis. Eilis is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Eilish?

Eilish is a Gaelic girl name meaning “form of Elizabeth”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.