Will my child share the name Eilis with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Eilis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eilis in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Eilis becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Eilis has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 925 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1031 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Eilis a good choice for a distinctive name?

Eilis is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Eilis a popular baby name in the United States?

Eilis does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5688

Eilis

Eilis is a distinctive choice, ranked #5688 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Eilis in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#5688

About the Name Eilis

Eilis has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 925 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1031 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Eilis is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.