Meaning
ascended, my God is God
Origin
Eli is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (AR, CL, CO, CR, CZ, DZ, ES, GT, IL, IR, IT, MX, PA, PE, PS, US).
Style
- classic
- religious
- traditional
- strong
- short
- feminine
Famous people named Eli
- Eli the priest (Biblical figure)
- Eli the priest in the Bible
- Elisha (Biblical prophet)
- Eli the priest in 1 Samuel
Variations
Elia, Eliyahu, Elie, Elly, Eliezer, Eliahu, Ellie
Popularity
Eli appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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