Hebrew: God is my light; Greek: shining light; English: noble

Is Elli a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Elli is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #895 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Elli Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationEL-ee / ˈɛli

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my light; English: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Elli is often considered a diminutive of names like Elijah or Elliot. In Hebrew culture, names that include 'El' often reference God. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females in recent years.

Trend Summary

Elli has seen a rise in popularity as a unisex name in recent years.

Variants

Eli
Elliot

International Variants

Elia (Italian)
Elias (Greek)
Elliot (English)

Famous people named Elli

—

Fictional characters named Elli

—

Sibling Suggestions

Eli Elliot Ella Eliana Elijah Elise

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elli was first seen in the United States in 1988. Elli has ranked as high as #1374 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Elli has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elli

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1988	5
2001	5
2012	7
2015	5
2016	7
2017	6