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Eilish

Girl name · 254 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eilish: 254 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 25 births in 1992.

Eilish is the Irish Gaelic form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” or “God is my oath,” with roots in the Hebrew Elisheva. While long familiar in Ireland, it gained global recognition through American singer Billie Eilish, whose middle name became her stage surname. In Scotland, the name has gentle Scottish-Irish crossover appeal, sharing its etymological origin with place-names like Elizabethtown. Notable bearers include Irish actress Eilish O’Carroll, best known for her role on *Mrs. Brown’s Boys*. A key variant is the Scottish spelling Eilidh, which is far more common north of the border—yet Eilish offers a distinctive, lyrical alternative for parents drawn to Celtic heritage with a modern twist.