Bright, shining light
Eiley is a modern phonetic spelling of the Irish name Eileen, which itself is a Gaelic form of Helen. It carries the same etymological roots meaning light or torch. While rare, it has gained some attention as a softer, more contemporary alternative to Riley or Hailey.
Less common today
Eiley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,630 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
