Eily vs Kathleen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eily

Girl #5,437 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish Celtic

✓ All Clear

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

15 High Risk

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Eily Rank #5,437

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #5437 for Eily.

Is Eily or Kathleen more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Eily at #5437 in the United States.

What do Eily and Kathleen mean?

Eily means "shining light, bright one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Eily and Kathleen boy or girl names?

Eily is primarily a girl name. Kathleen is primarily a girl name.