Éala (given name)

Éala
PronunciationAY-lə, EH-lə
GenderFemale
LanguageIrish

Éala is an Irish feminine given name. It might be influenced by eala, the Irish word for swan. While eala is pronounced with a short a sound, the addition of the síneadh fada alters the pronunciation of the name Éala to Ayla, pronounced with a long a sound. Another source suggests the name Éala has been influenced by the similar name Ella. Éala has also been connected to the similar sounding Irish feminine names Éile or Aodhla. All are unrelated, similar sounding names with a sound pattern that is currently fashionable in the Anglosphere. The name Éala has increased in popularity in Ireland in recent years and was among the 10 most popular names for Irish baby girls in 2025.[1][2][3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "This Irish girl's name was unheard of 9 years ago - now it's one of the most popular names in Ireland". rollercoaster.ie. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  2. ↑ "Traditional Irish baby names are making a huge comeback". Beat102103.com. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  3. ↑ "Jack and Emily most popular baby names of 2022". rte.ie. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  4. ↑ "Irish baby names that could be making a comeback and the meanings behind them". Irish Star. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  5. ↑ Mike Campbell. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Éala". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
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