Eilah
Meaning of Eilah
Eilah (pronounced AY-luh) is a contemporary feminine given name whose documented emergence in the United States Social Security Administration records dates to the late 2000s; by 2024, with eighteen newborns bearing the name, it secured a rank of 932, reflecting a steady but measured integration into the repertoire of Anglo-American appellations. Etymologically, Eilah is frequently interpreted as an Anglicized elaboration of the Hebrew אֵלָה (Ela), signifying the “terebinth tree” or “oak,” a symbol of endurance and rootedness in biblical literature; at the same time, its phonemic identity aligns precisely with the Gaelic Isla, illustrating a contemporary trend in which parents favor names that negotiate meaning-laden heritage and phonological familiarity. Such dual lineages underscore broader sociolinguistic dynamics—namely, the pursuit of distinctive forms that nevertheless resonate within established naming conventions—thereby positioning Eilah as a name of both semantic depth and stylistic economy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AY-luh (/ˈeɪlə/)
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