gender neutral
Eli
high, elevated, uplifted
About Eli
Brevity and substance combine beautifully in this three-letter powerhouse. Ancient yet eternally fresh, the name maintains consistent appeal across generations without following passing trends. Its simplicity proves deceptive—Eli carries significant weight in various cultural and religious traditions while remaining accessible to all backgrounds. The name's gentle sound belies inner strength, creating an interesting contrast that serves wearers well throughout life. Pronunciation presents zero challenges across languages and regions, a practical consideration for mobile families. Eli suits every personality type and profession imaginable, from scientist to musician, athlete to philosopher. Its compact nature makes it unforgettable, requiring no nickname yet offering complete identity. The name demonstrates that sometimes less truly is more.
Popularity of the Name Eli
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #177 | ||||
| 1881 | #121 | ||||
| 1882 | #146 | ||||
| 1883 | #156 | ||||
| 1884 | #200 | ||||
| 1885 | #214 | ||||
| 1886 | #202 | ||||
| 1887 | #223 | ||||
| 1888 | #200 | ||||
| 1889 | #212 | ||||
| 1890 | #239 | ||||
| 1891 | #231 | ||||
| 1892 | #227 | ||||
| 1893 | #236 | ||||
| 1894 | #220 | ||||
| 1895 | #239 | ||||
| 1896 | #279 | ||||
| 1897 | #291 | ||||
| 1898 | #264 | ||||
| 1899 | #281 | ||||
| 1900 | #316 | ||||
| 1901 | #255 | ||||
| 1902 | #260 | ||||
| 1903 | #269 | ||||
| 1904 | #296 | ||||
| 1905 | #308 | ||||
| 1906 | #312 | ||||
| 1907 | #303 | ||||
| 1908 | #293 | ||||
| 1909 | #294 | ||||
| 1910 | #312 | ||||
| 1911 | #296 | ||||
| 1912 | #285 | ||||
| 1913 | #308 | ||||
| 1914 | #315 | ||||
| 1915 | #317 | ||||
| 1916 | #319 | ||||
| 1917 | #355 | ||||
| 1918 | #338 | ||||
| 1919 | #373 | ||||
| 1920 | #376 | ||||
| 1921 | #347 | ||||
| 1922 | #359 | ||||
| 1923 | #369 | ||||
| 1924 | #380 | ||||
| 1925 | #341 | ||||
| 1926 | #357 | ||||
| 1927 | #400 | ||||
| 1928 | #411 | ||||
| 1929 | #418 | ||||
| 1930 | #430 | ||||
| 1931 | #432 | ||||
| 1932 | #411 | ||||
| 1933 | #439 | ||||
| 1934 | #422 | ||||
| 1935 | #419 | ||||
| 1936 | #444 | ||||
| 1937 | #470 | ||||
| 1938 | #536 | ||||
| 1939 | #547 | ||||
| 1940 | #492 | ||||
| 1941 | #522 | ||||
| 1942 | #538 | ||||
| 1943 | #586 | ||||
| 1944 | #545 | ||||
| 1945 | #536 | ||||
| 1946 | #599 | ||||
| 1947 | #567 | ||||
| 1948 | #568 | ||||
| 1949 | #606 | ||||
| 1950 | #574 | ||||
| 1951 | #581 | ||||
| 1952 | #591 | ||||
| 1953 | #636 | ||||
| 1954 | #632 | ||||
| 1955 | #670 | ||||
| 1956 | #610 | ||||
| 1957 | #672 | ||||
| 1958 | #693 | ||||
| 1959 | #639 | ||||
| 1960 | #638 | ||||
| 1961 | #648 | ||||
| 1962 | #655 | ||||
| 1963 | #662 | ||||
| 1964 | #704 | ||||
| 1965 | #689 | ||||
| 1966 | #685 | ||||
| 1967 | #666 | ||||
| 1968 | #642 | ||||
| 1969 | #697 | ||||
| 1970 | #530 | ||||
| 1971 | #493 | ||||
| 1972 | #484 | ||||
| 1973 | #425 | ||||
| 1974 | #401 | ||||
| 1975 | #426 | ||||
| 1976 | #397 | ||||
| 1977 | #361 | #255 | |||
| 1978 | #365 | ||||
| 1979 | #353 | ||||
| 1980 | #342 | #290 | |||
| 1981 | #337 | #283 | |||
| 1982 | #357 | #239 | |||
| 1983 | #350 | #278 | |||
| 1984 | #359 | #282 | |||
| 1985 | #342 | #288 | |||
| 1986 | #341 | #258 | |||
| 1987 | #353 | #280 | |||
| 1988 | #372 | #232 | |||
| 1989 | #362 | #298 | |||
| 1990 | #359 | ||||
| 1991 | #341 | #193 | #474 | ||
| 1992 | #340 | #248 | #410 | ||
| 1993 | #309 | #241 | #366 | ||
| 1994 | #302 | #155 | #439 | ||
| 1995 | #304 | #261 | #475 | ||
| 1996 | #298 | #155 | #447 | ||
| 1997 | #309 | #594 | #226 | #464 | |
| 1998 | #283 | #537 | #168 | #483 | |
| 1999 | #276 | #539 | #149 | #405 | #478 |
| 2000 | #228 | #617 | #160 | #357 | #386 |
| 2001 | #213 | #527 | #182 | #280 | #358 |
| 2002 | #194 | #548 | #125 | #275 | #315 |
| 2003 | #190 | #543 | #128 | #315 | #249 |
| 2004 | #156 | #364 | #116 | #307 | #257 |
| 2005 | #152 | #485 | #106 | #375 | #250 |
| 2006 | #136 | #386 | #105 | #259 | #236 |
| 2007 | #129 | #373 | #110 | #351 | #216 |
| 2008 | #99 | #340 | #118 | #338 | #147 |
| 2009 | #90 | #313 | #110 | #204 | #139 |
| 2010 | #65 | #208 | #59 | #193 | #87 |
| 2011 | #58 | #163 | #35 | #168 | #88 |
| 2012 | #43 | #149 | #40 | #153 | #70 |
| 2013 | #43 | #137 | #39 | #132 | #61 |
| 2014 | #49 | #121 | #41 | #127 | #60 |
| 2015 | #53 | #118 | #31 | #122 | #60 |
| 2016 | #50 | #110 | #37 | #104 | #57 |
| 2017 | #54 | #106 | #39 | #108 | #53 |
| 2018 | #57 | #111 | #42 | #131 | #57 |
| 2019 | #62 | #104 | #45 | #96 | #46 |
| 2020 | #60 | #111 | #34 | #123 | #47 |
| 2021 | #64 | #107 | #39 | #102 | #48 |
| 2022 | #69 | #117 | #55 | #137 | #50 |
| 2023 | #79 | #130 | #56 | #113 | #55 |
| 2024 | #92 | #136 | #68 | #145 | #69 |
| 2025 | #104 | #136 | #47 | #206 | #75 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Eli
Names Similar to Eli
Famous People Named Eli
| Eli Manning | American football player |
| Eli Roth | American film director |
| Eli Wallach | American actor |
| Eli Young Band | American country music group |
| Eli Whitney | American inventor |
| Eli Marienthal | American actor |
| Eli Broad | American philanthropist and entrepreneur |
| Eli Gold | American sportscaster |
| Eli Tomac | American motocross racer |
| Eli Craig | American film director |
| Eli Porter | American rapper |
| Eli Reed | American photographer |
Characters Named Eli
| Eli Vance | Character from the video game series "Half-Life" |
| Eli "Weevil" Navarro | Character from the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Eli Loker | Character from the TV series "Lie to Me" |
| Eli Stone | Character from the TV series "Eli Stone" |
| Eli Pope | Character from the TV series "Scandal" |
| Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz | Character from the TV series "Cobra Kai" |
| Eli "Big Daddy" LaBouff | Character from the film "The Princess and the Frog" |