Irish girl name
Eilís Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Eilís means my god is an oath. The Irish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva
Eilís is the Irish form of Elizabeth, which goes back to the Hebrew Elisheva. The name has been in use for a long time and is common in Irish-speaking areas, with the variant Eilish used widely. The pronunciation AY-leesh is simple once learned. A number of Irish writers and public figures have carried it. Eilís suits families who want a link to Elizabeth while keeping a distinctly Gaelic form, and it lends itself to the pet forms Eilísín and Líse. The sound is light, with a lovely final sh.
Variants of Eilís
EilishEilisEileeshElish
Well-known people named Eilís
Eilís Dillon.
Eilís popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Eilís ranked #850 in Ireland (3 babies) and #13,668 in the US (6 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eilís mean?
Eilís means "my god is an oath". The Irish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva.
How do you pronounce Eilís?
Eilís is pronounced AY-leesh.
What is the origin of Eilís?
Eilís is of Irish origin. The Irish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva.