Eily

“bright, shining one”

Ireland origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#6229US 2023

19Births / yr

↓Falling

346All-time births

📅 Since 199800

What does Eily mean and where does it come from?

Eily is an Anglicized form of the Irish name 'Eibhlin' which is derived from 'Aveline,' meaning hazelnut. The name has variants like Eilidh and Aisling and is relatively common in Ireland. Demographically, it can be seen as modern yet connected to older Gaelic traditions. Variants of the name are us

Cultural significance

Eily has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Ireland-speaking communities, where it reflects values of bright, shining one.

Peak popularity

Reached #5276 in 2013 — currently #6229 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Eily?

Eily works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Eily Grace

How popular is Eily right now?

Falling — down 402 spots — currently #6229 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#6229 · Top 4.6%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6229	19	▼ down 402 · -10% births
2022	#5827	21	▲ up 2326 · +62% births
2021	#8153	13	▼ down 2405 · -38% births
2020	#5748	21	▼ down 159 · -12% births
2015	#5589	24	▲ up 1251 · +26% births
2010	#6840	19	▲ up 3158 · +73% births
2005	#9998	11	▲ up 6882 · +120% births
2000	#16880	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Eily

Best Year2015Rank #5589

Peak Count24

Average Rank#8158

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2000 - 20238 years

The story of Eily

Eily is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1998. With 346 total births recorded, Eily remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #16880 in 2000 to #6229 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Eily in 2013:

Sophia Emma Olivia Isabella Ava

Eily by decade

Eily peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	6
2000s	106
2010s ★	213
2020s	21

💎Eily has only 346 total recorded births since 1998 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Eily?

Common

What names sound and feel like Eily?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Eily also consider these

England · pure; innocent

Heily

American · A beloved name

Eile

Ireland · Eile - meaning

Keily

American · Derived from 'Ceilidh',

Meily

Chinese · beautiful

Common questions about the name Eily

What does the name Eily mean?

Eily means "bright, shining one" — a name rooted in Ireland tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Eily?

Eily is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Eily have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Eily?

Eily originates from Ireland tradition. Ireland names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Eily trending right now?

Eily is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Eily a common or rare name?

Eily is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.