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Heli

OriginFinnish, Estonian diminutive of Helena, Greek
Meaning"torch; shining light"

About Heli

More modern than Helen or Helena, and an interesting alternative to Hayley and Hallie. By coincidence, heli also means "saltwater" in Welsh.

Pronounced HEL-ee.

As of October 2026, Heli ranked #15996 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #9690 in 2005.

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