Eilis is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning “Eilis is the Irish form of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God', representing grace and devotion..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Eili, Liss. As of 2025, Eilis ranks #1834 among girls' names in the United States. Its highest US ranking was #1832 in 2021.
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AY-lish
Phonetic spelling
Currently #1834 among US baby names.
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Eilis means “Eilis is the Irish form of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God', representing grace and devotion..” It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Eilis is pronounced AY-lish.
Eilis is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Eilis currently ranks #1834 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Eilis include Eili, Liss.
Middle names that pair well with Eilis include Eilis Ruth, Eilis Clíodhna, Eilis Aisling.
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