Eila
A girls’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning from the oak tree; a form of Eilah.
Eila by the numbers
In 2025, 12 babies in England and Wales were named Eila. In the US, 100 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Eila. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Ellaall, completely; fairy maiden8,020 in the US (2017)
- Eirasnow112 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ealanoble or precious19 in England and Wales (2025)
- Eilyradiant or shining; a form of Eileen19 in the US (2017)
- Eylastrength of God; a form of Eyal17 in the US (2017)
- Eulawell-spoken; sweet voice14 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Eila
Names that are said the same way as Eila, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean a tree
Like Eila, each of these has a tree in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Oliviaolive tree; symbol of peace18,642 in the US (2017)
- Hazelthe hazel tree; hazel-eyed5,019 in the US (2017)
- Rowanlittle red one; the rowan tree1,398 in England and Wales (2025)
- Willowthe willow tree; grace, flexibility1,384 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ashleyash tree meadow2,549 in the US (2017)
- Arlofortified hill; barberry tree2,083 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Eila
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