Irish

Éala

Pronounced AY-lahShare

Meaning: Swan

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A modern name based on Irish eala, swan, with an accent shaping the pronunciation. Éala ranked tenth for girls registered in Ireland in 2025.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Éala comes from Irish.

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