What is the origin of the name Ellie?

Ellie is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Ellie?

In 2023, 6,306 babies were named Ellie in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ellie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 6,306 →

All-Time Total: 98,174

Peak Year: 2024

Ellie is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, which is of Old French origin. It means "bright, shining one."

Girl names closely related to Ellie

Everly Adeline Avery Scarlett Rylie Evie Lilah Harley

Boy names closely related to Ellie

Levi Jax Oliver Xander Eli Phoenix Ryder Marcus

Names with similar meaning to Ellie

Aleena Alina Alyna Cinda Eleanor Eleanore Elinor Ellen

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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