Eliel

Eliel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 488 boys in the United States.

Eliel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Eliel

Eliel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Eliel first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #583 in 2024, and in 2024 488 babies received the name — 4,418 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eliel in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#583 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Eliel in 2024
488
Total since 1880
4,418

Eliel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1322 in 2024
Babies named Eliel in 2025
13
Total since 1996
93

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eliel mean?

The meaning of Eliel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Eliel a boy or girl name?

Eliel is a boy name. In 2024, 488 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eliel?

Eliel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Eliel?

Eliel first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #583 in 2024, and 488 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].