Eirlys
A girl's name of Welsh origin with 8 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Eirlys hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2024, with 8 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #11335, Eirlys is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Eirlys ranks #11335 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Eirlys is a girl's baby name of Welsh origin meaning 'snowdrop,' after the delicate white flower that blooms in winter and early spring — the first sign that cold is breaking and warmth is coming. In Welsh tradition, the snowdrop is a symbol of hope, purity, and the promise of renewal.
Rare outside Wales, Eirlys is a treasure of Welsh botanical naming — a name that carries the fragile, hopeful beauty of the first flower of spring in every syllable.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Eirlys's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Eirlys breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Eirlys's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eirlys has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8 | #11335 | — |
The Story of Eirlys
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Eirlys is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Eirlys are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Eirlys?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eirlys — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 8 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11335 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024