Eilean Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Eilean means 'island' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Eilean
Eilean is a Gaelic name that means 'island'. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'eilean', which refers to a small island. The name is commonly used in Scotland and Ireland, where there are many beautiful islands. Eilean has a poetic and mystical quality to it, evoking images of remote and picturesque landscapes surrounded by water.
Popularity of the Name Eilean
The popularity for the name Eilean peaked in popularity in the year 1932 with 7 births, which ranked number 6,660 out of 8,342 unique names for that year. Eilean had the most female births in 1932 with 7, which ranked number 3,569 out of 5,098 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Eilean
Popularity of Eilean by State
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