Eli
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced EE-ly
Verified name
What does Eli mean?
High, exalted, my god
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 104 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 137 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: El
Variant: Eley, Ely
Related: Elijah
Using Eli across cultures
Short, accessible international favorite.
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