Eli name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Eli
Story and style
Eli is a short name for boys.
For parents, Eli is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank28th in 2022
Listed years17/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2009
StyleFamiliar, Rising, Short
Length3 letters
More about Eli
Background notes
What style of name is Eli?
Eli feels familiar, rising and short.
Eli ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Eli has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 46th in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 46th |
| 2024 | 40th |
| 2023 | 49th |
| 2022 | 28th |
| 2021 | 48th |
| 2020 | 45th |
| 2019 | 36th |
| 2018 | 48th |
| 2017 | 33rd |
| 2016 | 33rd |
| 2015 | 34th |
| 2014 | 37th |
| 2013 | 45th |
| 2012 | 35th |
| 2011 | 42nd |
| 2010 | 81st |
| 2009 | 78th |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |