Chelly Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHEL-ee / /ˈtʃɛli/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: a diminutive of Michelle; Hebrew: 'who is like God?'
Historical & Cultural Background
Chelly is often considered a diminutive form of the name Michelle, which has French origins. The name Michelle itself is derived from the Hebrew name Michael. In modern usage, Chelly has gained popularity as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Chelly has not been widely popular in the United States, with limited usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shelly
- Cheli
International Variants
- Michele (Italian)
- Michaela (German)
Famous people named Chelly
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Fictional characters named Chelly
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chelly was first seen in the United States in 1959. Chelly has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Chelly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chelly
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |