Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Eile

Éile, commonly anglicised as Ely, was a medieval petty kingdom in the southern part of the modern county of Offaly and parts of North Tipperary in Ireland. The historic barony of Eliogarty was once a significant portion of the kingdom.

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#15,532 (2019)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2023
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#15532
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eile

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Éile, commonly anglicised as Ely, was a medieval petty kingdom in the southern part of the modern county of Offaly and parts of North Tipperary in Ireland. The historic barony of Eliogarty was once a significant portion of the kingdom.

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The Story of Eile

Eile first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 5 Eiles were born — ranking #15,532 that year. As of 2026, Eile ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Eiles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Eile

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eile is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Aisle
  • Isle
  • Ile
  • Eil
  • Isl
  • Iyl
  • All
  • Al
  • Ale
  • Ail
  • Eal
  • Awl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eile

What does the name Eile mean?
Éile, commonly anglicised as Ely, was a medieval petty kingdom in the southern part of the modern county of Offaly and parts of North Tipperary in Ireland. The historic barony of Eliogarty was once a significant portion of the kingdom.
How popular is Eile in 2026?
In 2026, Eile ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Eile most popular?
Eile reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #15,532 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Eile a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eile is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Eile?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eile include Aalin, Aaranya, Aatikah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eile

Eile is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Eile's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #15,532. Use the chart and map above to compare Eile's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.