Eyla

A girls’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning strength of God; a form of Eyal.

Babies a year
17
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Eyla by the numbers

Eyla was given to 17 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 19 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Eyla. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Ellaall, completely; fairy maiden8,020 in the US (2017)
  • Eilafrom the oak tree; a form of Eilah100 in the US (2017)
  • Ealanoble or precious19 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Eulawell-spoken; sweet voice14 in the US (2017)
  • Ela54 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Eyva9 in the US (2017)

Sounds like Eyla

Names that are said the same way as Eyla, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Ellahgoddess or oak tree; a variant of Ella36 in the US (2017)
  • Elahoak tree17 in the US (2017)
  • Elea13 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Eilah9 in the US (2017)
  • Ellea6 in the US (2017)
  • Eylah5 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean God

Like Eyla, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Isabellapledged to God15,112 in the US (2017)
  • Elizabethmy God is an oath8,924 in the US (2017)
  • Angelmessenger of God6,157 in the US (2017)
  • Auroradawn; Roman goddess of sunrise1,030 in England and Wales (2025)
  • SamanthaGod has heard; feminine form of Samuel4,308 in the US (2017)
  • Micahwho is like God3,924 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean strength

Like Eyla, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
  • Audreynoble strength4,820 in the US (2017)
  • GabriellaGod is my strength; form of Gabriel3,862 in the US (2017)
  • Emersonson of Emery, brave power3,275 in the US (2017)
  • Valentinastrong, healthy3,027 in the US (2017)
  • Emerybrave, powerful; industrious ruler2,983 in the US (2017)

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