Elly

Elly 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 117 girls in the United States.

Elly at a glance

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

About the name Elly

Elly 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, Elly first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1254 in 2010, and in 2024 117 babies received the name — 4,456 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elly in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#1254 in 2010
Peak year
2010
Babies named Elly in 2024
117
Total since 1880
4,456

Elly in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#508 in 2002
Babies named Elly in 2025
14
Total since 1996
634

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elly mean?

The meaning of Elly 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 Elly a boy or girl name?

Elly is a girl name. In 2024, 117 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elly?

Elly comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elly?

Elly first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #1254 in 2010, and 117 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].