| Meaning | height, ascension |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Eli |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | E-li |
About Eli
Unexpected and modern, this name breaks conventions with its streamlined simplicity. Originally more common for boys, Eli has been embraced by parents seeking something fresh and minimalist for their daughters. The two-syllable structure creates instant memorability, while the vowel ending gives it a softer edge. There's something quietly powerful about a girl named Eli—she's likely to be independent, creative, and unafraid to chart her own course. The name suggests someone who values authenticity over trends, substance over flash. It's a choice that signals parents who think outside traditional boxes and want their daughter to feel empowered to define herself on her own terms.
Nicknames for Eli
| El |
| Elle |
| Ellie |
| Elli |
Famous People Named Eli
| Eli Wallach | American actor |
| Eli Manning | Former NFL quarterback |
| Eli Whitney | Inventor of the cotton gin |
| Eli Roth | American film director |
| Eli Marienthal | American actor |
| Eli Young Band | American country music band |
| Eli Tomac | Professional motocross racer |
| Eli Broad | American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Eli Craig | American filmmaker |
Characters Named Eli
| Eli Ayase | Love Live! School Idol Project |
| Eli Thompson | Boardwalk Empire - TV series |
| Eli Ever | Evermore Chronicles series by Sara Holland |
| Eli Shane | Slugterra - animated series |
| Eli Lloyd | The Haunting of Bly Manor - TV series |
| Eli Rakieten | Mad Men - TV series |
| Eli Mills | Jurassic World - Fallen Kingdom - film |
| Eli Rigatuso | The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas |
| Eli Maxwell | Suburgatory - TV series |
| Eli Walker | Supernatural - TV series |