Eli
Hebrew boy's name meaning “ascended; my God”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- ascended; my God
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #80
- Born in 2023
- 4,106
- Peak year
- 2013 (#43)
Meaning & origin
Eli comes from the Hebrew, 'ascended' or 'high', and is also a short form of Elijah and Elias ('my God is the Lord'). The biblical Eli was a high priest.
Is Eli a Hebrew name?
Yes — Eli is a Hebrew name meaning "ascended; my God". Eli comes from the Hebrew, 'ascended' or 'high', and is also a short form of Elijah and Elias ('my God is the Lord'). The biblical Eli was a high priest. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Eli ranked #80 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,106 US boys were given the name Eli.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #43 in 2013
“Unranked” means Eli was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Eli
Eli is spelled E-L-I — 3 letters and 2 syllables.
Eli: frequently asked questions
What does the name Eli mean?
Eli is a Hebrew name meaning "ascended; my God". Eli comes from the Hebrew, 'ascended' or 'high', and is also a short form of Elijah and Elias ('my God is the Lord'). The biblical Eli was a high priest.
Where does the name Eli come from?
Eli is of Hebrew origin. Eli comes from the Hebrew, 'ascended' or 'high', and is also a short form of Elijah and Elias ('my God is the Lord'). The biblical Eli was a high priest.
Is Eli a boy or a girl name?
Eli is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Eli?
In 2023, 4,106 US boys were given the name Eli.
Is Eli a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Eli ranked #80 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Eli?
Eli is spelled E-L-I — 3 letters.
How common is the name Eli?
In 2023, 4,106 US boys were given the name Eli. In the latest US data, Eli ranked #80 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Eli a Hebrew name?
Yes — Eli is a Hebrew name meaning "ascended; my God". Eli comes from the Hebrew, 'ascended' or 'high', and is also a short form of Elijah and Elias ('my God is the Lord'). The biblical Eli was a high priest. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Eli mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Eli means "ascended; my God". Eli comes from the Hebrew, 'ascended' or 'high', and is also a short form of Elijah and Elias ('my God is the Lord'). The biblical Eli was a high priest.
Is Eli a biblical name?
Eli is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "ascended; my God".