The enchanting Irish baby girl’s name that deserves to be more popular

This is such an underrated Irish baby name

And we've just added yet another to the list in our notes app, but it may be one of our favourites yet.

Names like Saoirse, Fia, and Aisling have always been popular, with monikers like Croía growing in popularity in recent years.

But the underrated name Éala is one new parent should consider adding to their baby name list.

This enchanting name is a perfect choice if you want an Irish name that is a little bit more unique.

The name Éala (pronounced AY-la or EH-la) means swan.

This elegant name is a perfect choice for your baby girl, and one that deserves more appreciation.

The Irish moniker has been slowly rising in popularity, but the CSO confirmed it was the fastest-rising Irish baby name in 2024.

Last year, Éala was up 86 places to 91^st place.

The top five baby names for girls in Ireland in 2024 were Emily, Grace, Fiadh, Sophie, and Lily.

What is your favourite Irish name for a baby girl?