US Popularity:10209
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Light; Desired; Water island
Light up your life with the beautiful name Eily. This short and sweet girl’s name is of Irish origin and means “light.” This name is so unique there is limited information available about it online. It is likely linked to the Gaelic name Eibhlin, which means “desired” or “water island,” and commonly appears in the anglicized version, Eileen. Eily may be used as a nickname for Eileen or is strong enough to stand alone. Aside from being a first name, it has appeared across the USA as a family name. This adorable four-letter name is the light at the end of a never-ending tunnel of name options and is the perfect choice for you and your little ray of sunshine.

Eily Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Eily is currently #10209 in U.S. births
Girl:Eily is currently #4909 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#10209
in 2022
+ 3863
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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