Girl
Elly
light, shining light
About Elly
Timeless charm radiates from this graceful name that feels like sunshine. The simplicity of Elly belies its elegant sophistication, offering a sweet diminutive quality that remains substantial enough to stand independently. This name evokes images of warmth, kindness, and approachability. Its gentle phonetic structure creates an inviting atmosphere while maintaining a classic sensibility. Elly works wonderfully in professional settings while never losing its inherent sweetness, making it remarkably adaptable throughout life's various stages.
Popularity of the Name Elly
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #922 | ||
| 1998 | #706 | ||
| 1999 | #670 | ||
| 2000 | #717 | #581 | |
| 2001 | #810 | ||
| 2002 | #526 | #467 | |
| 2003 | #659 | #714 | |
| 2004 | #721 | #736 | |
| 2005 | #867 | #983 | |
| 2008 | #481 | #763 | |
| 2010 | #694 | ||
| 2012 | #966 | #751 | |
| 2013 | #949 | #579 | |
| 2016 | #781 | #767 | |
| 2018 | #761 | #818 | |
| 2022 | #649 | ||
| 2024 | #937 | #879 | |
| 2011 | #817 | ||
| 2014 | #871 | ||
| 2015 | #662 | ||
| 2017 | #925 | ||
| 2019 | #926 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Elly
Names Similar to Elly
Nicknames for Elly
- El
- Elle
- Ellie
- Eli
- Ell
Famous People Named Elly
| Elly Ameling | Dutch soprano and opera singer |
| Elly Beinhorn | German aviation pioneer and pilot |
| Elly Berkovits Gross | Hungarian-Israeli author and Holocaust survivor |
| Elly De Groen-Kouwenhoven | Dutch politician and Member of the European Parliament |
| Elly Hillesum | Dutch Jewish writer and diarist |
| Elly Jackson | British singer and lead vocalist of La Roux |
| Elly Mayday | Canadian plus-size model and body positivity advocate |
| Elly van Hulst | Dutch middle-distance runner and Olympic medalist |
| Elly Heuss-Knapp | German humanitarian and wife of Germany's first president |
| Elly Beinhorn-Rosemeyer | German racing driver and wife of Bernd Rosemeyer |
Characters Named Elly
| Elly Patterson | Character in the comic strip "For Better or For Worse" |
| Elly May Clampett | Character in the TV show "The Beverly Hillbillies" |
| Elly Kedward | The witch and central figure in the "Blair Witch Project" legend |
| Elly Chu | Character in the novel "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan |
| Elly Danica | Character in the novel "The Bone Season" by Samantha Shannon |
| Elly Creature | Character in the TV show "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared" |
| Elly Beerbower | Character in the novel "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway |
| Elly Brigs | Character in the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Elly Cartwright | Character in the TV show "Wentworth" |
| Elly Walker | Character in the novel "The Martian" by Andy Weir |