Eli
e-li
US Popularity:117
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:High, height; Ascended; My God
Prepare for your capacity to love unconditionally to reach new heights upon baby's arrival! Eli, a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, is a fitting choice as it means "height" or "ascended." This biblical name also refers to "my God," making it suitable for a parent seeking a symbolic religious name for baby. Eli is a name in its own right and it is also an abbreviated term for Elliot and Elijah.
Famous People Named Eli
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Eli ClarkBassist
- Eli LillyScientist
- Eli ManningFootball Player
- Eli TokashBroadway Performer
- Eli WhitneyInventor
Eli Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Eli is currently #305 on The Bump
Boy:Eli is currently #229 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Eli is currently #174 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Eli is currently #117 in U.S. births
Boy:Eli is currently #114 in U.S. births
Girl:Eli is currently #6694 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#6694
in 2022
+ 1755
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 131, 392
Behind the Name, Eli (1), May 2020
Behind the Name, Eli (2), January 2019
Abarim Publications, Eli meaning
Quranic Names, Eli
Name Doctor, Eli
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