UK girl's name
Eilaf
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "friend" or "companion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eilaf is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eilaf popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Eilaf is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Eilaf. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eilaf ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Eilaf.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eilaf as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Eilaf mean?
The name Eilaf is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 1st millennium BC. It is derived from the Aramaic words "el" meaning "god" and "af" meaning "father." The name can be interpreted as "God is father" or "Protector from God."
In the early centuries AD, the name Eilaf was prevalent among Aramaic-speaking Christian communities in regions like Syria and Mesopotamia. It is noteworthy that the name Eilaf appears in several ancient Syriac manuscripts and religious texts from this period, indicating its popularity among early Christian communities in these areas.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Eilaf was a 4th-century Syriac bishop and scholar, Eilaf of Edessa (c. 320-395 AD). He was known for his contributions to the translation of biblical texts into Syriac and his theological writings.
Another notable figure with the name Eilaf was Eilaf the Wise (c. 570-640 AD), a renowned Aramaic philosopher and theologian from the Byzantine period. He is credited with several influential works on Christian theology and ethics.
In the 9th century, there was a famous Abbasid-era poet named Eilaf al-Nahrawani (c. 789-857 AD) who hailed from Nahrawan, near modern-day Baghdad. His poetic works were widely celebrated and formed a part of the rich literary tradition of the Abbasid Caliphate.
During the Crusades, a prominent military leader named Eilaf of Tripoli (c. 1090-1151 AD) played a significant role in the defense of Tripoli against the Crusaders. He is recorded in several contemporary accounts as a skilled strategist and commander.
In the 13th century, there was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar named Eilaf al-Dimashqi (c. 1210-1285 AD) who was born in Damascus. He is known for his influential writings on Sufism and mystical philosophy, which were widely studied in the Islamic world.
While the name Eilaf was more prevalent in ancient and medieval times, its usage has become relatively uncommon in modern times, although it may still be found in some communities with Aramaic or Syriac Christian heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eilaf over time
The chart below shows babies named Eilaf registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eilaf, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eilaf by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eilaf was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5124 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
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Names similar to Eilaf
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eilaf: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eilaf in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eilaf was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Eilaf most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Eilaf in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eilaf?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "friend" or "companion".
How many people are called Eilaf in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Eilaf across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.