UK girl's name
Eimile
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variation of Emilie.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eimile is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eimile popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
Eimile is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Eimile. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eimile ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Eimile.
- • Eimile ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #391 in 2023.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eimile as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Eimile mean?
The name Eimile is an ancient and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in the mists of time. It traces its roots back to the Celtic languages of Western Europe, specifically the Brythonic branch. The name is believed to have emerged during the Iron Age, a period spanning from around 800 BCE to the birth of Christ.
Linguists have suggested that Eimile may derive from the Proto-Celtic words *eidh-yo-s, meaning "to go," and *maylo-, meaning "prince" or "leader." This combination could potentially translate to "the one who leads" or "the one who goes before." However, the exact etymology remains a subject of scholarly debate.
In ancient Celtic mythology, there are references to a figure named Eimile, though the details are scarce. Some scholars believe this figure may have been a legendary warrior or chieftain, whose deeds were immortalized in oral traditions passed down through generations.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Eimile can be found in medieval Welsh and Cornish manuscripts, dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries CE. One notable bearer of the name was Eimile ap Rhys, a Welsh prince who lived in the late 12th century and played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh and the Normans.
Throughout history, the name Eimile has been borne by a handful of notable individuals. One such figure was Eimile de Beaumont, a 12th-century French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart. Another was Eimile de Valois, a 14th-century French prince and count of Auxerre.
In the realm of literature, Eimile makes an appearance in the ancient Welsh epic poem, The Mabinogion, as the name of a minor character. Additionally, Eimile was the name of a 9th-century Breton saint, known for his piety and devotion to the Christian faith.
While the name Eimile has been relatively uncommon in recent centuries, it has maintained a presence in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Wales and Brittany, where it has been carried on as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of these regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Eimile by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eimile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Eimile is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Eimile. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Eimile ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #391 in 2023.
Across the UK
Eimile in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#391 in 2023
9 years of NISRA records, 37 total registered
Related
Names similar to Eimile
- 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
Eimile: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eimile in the UK right now?
In 2011, Eimile was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eimile most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Eimile in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eimile?
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variation of Emilie.
How many people are called Eimile in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Eimile across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here and 37 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Eimile most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Eimile ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #391 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.