What does the name Eli mean?

The name Eli means "The lord is my god".

What is the origin of the name Eli?

Eli is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 3,723 babies were named Eli in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Eli is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 3,723 ↘

All-Time Total: 148,294

Peak Year: 2012

Eli is a Hebrew name meaning "ascension" or "high." It is derived from the Hebrew name אֵלִי (Eliyahu), meaning "my God is Yahweh."

Boy names closely related to Eli

Jonah Levi Paul Marcus Samuel Andrew Xander Luke

Girl names closely related to Eli

Scarlett Layla Avery Amelia Amara Ellie Hope Faith

Names with similar meaning to Eli

Alijah Elia Elian Eliana Elianna Elias Elijah Eliot

Births per year in the United States

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