Oak tree; bright, shining one
Eylah is a modern phonetic spelling variant likely derived from the Hebrew name Elah, meaning oak tree, or Ayla, which has roots in both Hebrew and Turkish. In Turkish, it refers to the halo of light around the moon, while in Hebrew it is often associated with strength and nature.
Less common today
Eylah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,099 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
