Eli

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Ascended, uplifted, high
Description:
There will be a lot of Elis in the next few decades—the name whiich has been around forever (first as a short form of Elijah, then a proper name on it's own), has steadily risen in the name charts to hit the apex of its popularity. Biblically, Eli was an Old Testament figure who was a high priest of Israel and instructed the young Samuel. In modern times, Eli Manning is a likeable Super Bowl-winning quarterback which may account for the name's recent trendiness.
Popularity:
How popular is Eli? Here's how many babies were named Eli over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Ely
International Variations:
Elie
Famous Namesakes:
Athlete Eli Manning, Philanthropist Eli Broad, Cotton gin inventor Eli Whitney
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Sally Field, Son of Rachel Dratch, Son of Campbell Brown
Syllables:
2
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