Eila Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Finnish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Eila means 'yesterday' in Finnish and 'oak tree' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Eila
Eila is a feminine name of Finnish origin. It is derived from the Finnish word 'eilinen', which means 'yesterday'. The name is often associated with the idea of traditions and the past. Eila also has Hebrew origins and is said to mean 'oak tree' or 'terebinth tree'. It is a name that evokes strength and stability.
Popularity of the Name Eila
The popularity for the name Eila peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 156 births, which ranked number 2,603 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Eila had the most female births in 2020 with 156, which ranked number 1,395 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Eila has increased sharply over the last ten years from 63 births to 141 births, an increase of 123.81%. Among females, Eila has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 63 births to 141 births, an increase of 123.81%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eila
- 10 Year Trend of Eila: 123.81%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Eila: 123.81%
Popularity of Eila by State
Among females, Eila was most popular in Midwestern states with 27 births in the region. It was most commonly used in PA, with 12 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eila. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1945 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1038 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 938 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 781 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eila
- Total Births of Eila: 153 (8.39%)
- Female Births of Eila: 153 (8.39%)
Given the upward trend of Eila over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.39% increase in total births, for a total of 153 births in 2024. For Females, births for Eila have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 153 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.39%.