Eila

Meaning light, torch, bright one
Origin Finnish
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ei-la

About Eila

Delicate yet determined, this name possesses a ethereal quality that captures imagination while remaining grounded and wearable. The vowel-heavy structure gives it a flowing, almost musical sound, while the single consonant provides just enough structure to keep it anchored. It's the kind of name that feels whispered by wind through trees—naturally beautiful and effortlessly graceful. The four-letter length keeps it simple and manageable, appealing to parents who value economy in naming without sacrificing beauty. This name has experienced growing recognition in recent years, yet remains uncommon enough to feel special and individual. Its similarity to more familiar names provides a reference point for pronunciation, but it maintains its own distinct identity. The name photographs gorgeously, whether in flowing script or clean modern fonts, and it has a visual elegance that matches its auditory appeal. Parents selecting this name often appreciate nature-inspired aesthetics, value simplicity, and seek names that feel gentle without being weak. It works beautifully for a child while aging gracefully into adulthood, adapting to whatever path your daughter ultimately chooses.

Variations of Name Eila

Aila
Ailah
Eyla
Ayla

Nicknames for Eila

Ei
Ila
Eli
Ela
Eili
Eila

Famous People Named Eila

Eila HiltunenFinnish sculptor known for the "Passio Musicae" monument in Helsinki
Eila PienimäkiFinnish politician and former Minister of Culture
Eila Kivikk'ahoFinnish visual artist and textile designer
Eila KokkinenFinnish singer and actress
Eila CampbellCanadian centenarian, one of the last Canadian women to have served in World War II
Eila PennanenFinnish ballet dancer and choreographer
Eila LotzNamibian politician and Member of Parliament
Eila PellinenFinnish poet and writer
Eila Mary MattAustralian ornithologist and environmentalist
Eila PehkonenFinnish long-distance runner
Eila AdamsFinnish painter
Eila RoineFinnish actress
Eila NevanrantaFinnish discus thrower
Eila HämäläinenFinnish operatic soprano
Eila TiainenFinnish long-distance runner
Eila LaukkaFinnish actress and singer
Eila EskolaFinnish middle-distance runner
Eila SailasFinnish politician and diplomat
Eila RyhänenFinnish politician

Characters Named Eila

Eila JuutilainenCharacter from the anime series "Strike Witches"
Eila DoyleCharacter from the novel "The Guest Cat" by Takashi Hiraide
Eila NorinCharacter from the anime series "Sky Girls"
Eila AdamsCharacter from the TV series "The Newsroom"
Eila Ilmatar JuutilainenCharacter from the anime series "Strike Witches - Operation Victory Arrow"
Eila RantaCharacter from the novel "Deadlock" by Iris Johansen
Eila HakkinenCharacter from the novel "The Stone Cutter" by Camilla Lackberg
Eila KariCharacter from the TV series "Kaiken se kestää"
Eila PellonpääCharacter from the film "The Man Without a Past" directed by Aki Kaurismäki
Eila LinnakoskiCharacter from the TV series "The Hoist"
Eila TiiranenCharacter from the TV series "After the Wedding"
Eila SiirantoCharacter from the TV series "Cold Feet"
Eila VainikkaCharacter from the TV series "Blue Exorcist"
Eila KovalainenCharacter from the TV series "The Night Manager"
Eila HeikkiläCharacter from the TV series "Northern Exposure"
Eila SärkeläCharacter from the TV series "Love Records"
Eila ElonenCharacter from the TV series "Family Affairs"
Eila LehtonenCharacter from the TV series "Sorjonen"
Eila LinnankiviCharacter from the TV series "Red Dwarf"
Eila IlveskeroCharacter from the TV series "Karppi"