Elli
Elli is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Light, shining one, or noble.
Origin and history
Elli is a short given name or hypocoristic form of Greek origin meaning 'light' or 'torch' when linked to Helen, though it can also function as a diminutive of Germanic names like Ella or Eleanor. In the United States, it is used as a modern, friendly standalone name or nickname. Its usage has remained steadily present, ranking within the top 2,000 female names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,763 babies in the United States have been named Elli since 1880. It ranks #3365 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- TX (19.8 %)
- UT (7.8 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- MN (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 317 |
| 2000-2010 | 880 |
| 2010-2019 | 947 |
| 2020-2029 | 375 |
Famous people named Elli
- Elli AvrRam: Actress, Dancer
Fun facts
- Elli is a common Scandinavian and German diminutive that has gained independent usage in English-speaking countries.
- In Old Norse mythology, Elli is the personification of old age who famously wrestled Thor.