NAME PROFILE
Eli
Eli is a Hebrew name meaning 'ascended' or 'my God.' It conveys a sense of elevation and spirituality, often associated with strong leadership and wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 154,512 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%TX — 21%OH — 21%PA — 20%CA — 17%
Notable People
Eli Manning (American football quarterback, two-time Super Bowl champion) · Eli Wallach (Actor, *The Good, the Bad and the Ugly*) · Eli Roth (Filmmaker, *Cabin Fever*) · Eli Whitney (Inventor of the cotton gin) · Eli Gold (Radio personality and sports commentator)
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