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Eilis: Meaning & Origin

Eilis is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “Eilis is the Irish form of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God', representing grace and devotion.”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

AY-lish

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

20/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 80% of popular names.

Nicknames

EiliLiss

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

38%
53
2010
33
Current
#35
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Eilis Ruth
  • Eilis Clíodhna
  • Eilis Aisling

Famous Namesakes

  • Eilis O'Hanlon, Irish writer

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Eilis