Pledged to God
Eilis is the Irish form of Elizabeth. It shares the same etymological roots as the Hebrew name Elisheba, signifying a sacred oath or promise to a deity.
Less common today
Eilis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,141 in 2018.
The protagonist of the novel and film Brooklyn · Brooklyn
Prolific Irish author of children's literature and mystery novels
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
