Elli

Elli is a girl'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 55 girls in the United States.

Elli at a glance

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

About the name Elli

Elli 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, Elli first appears in Social Security records in 1955. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1732 in 2014, and in 2024 55 babies received the name — 2,705 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elli in US records

First recorded (US)
1955
Best US rank
#1732 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Elli in 2024
55
Total since 1880
2,705

Elli in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#643 in 2002
Babies named Elli in 2025
8
Total since 1996
492

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elli mean?

The meaning of Elli 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 Elli a boy or girl name?

Elli is a girl name. In 2024, 55 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elli?

Elli comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elli?

Elli first appears in US records in 1955. Its best-ever ranking was #1732 in 2014, and 55 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].