Eilis

Meaning of Eilis

Eilis, pronounced AY-lish, is the Irish Gaelic form of Éilís, itself a variant of Elizabeth meaning “pledged to God.” It has roots in Celtic tradition and a biblical heritage that conveys understated gravitas. In the United States, Eilis has appeared intermittently in the top 1,000 names since the early 1990s, with annual occurrences ranging from five to twenty and a rank of 953 in 2023, reflecting a modest but consistent usage. Though anchored in Irish culture, its vowel-driven cadence aligns with Mediterranean names like Elisa and Alicia, giving it cross-cultural resonance among Latin American and European families. With its concise two-syllable structure and historical depth, Eilis offers parents a name that bridges ancestral legacy and contemporary style.

Pronunciation

Irish

• Pronunced as AY-lish (/ˈeɪlɪʃ/)

• Eilish
• Ailis
• Eilise