Ely
25% girls · 75% boys
About Ely
Russian form of Eli mainly used today by families with Russian Jewish heritage.
Ely for girls#6925 US
Ely is a gender-neutral name with feminine leanings that has multiple origins and meanings. As a feminine name, it often functions as a short form of names like Elizabeth, Eleanor, or Elena. It can also be derived from the Hebrew 'Eli' meaning 'ascension' or 'my God.' Ely has a light, airy quality with its simple two-syllable pronunciation (EE-lee). The name shares spelling with the historic cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England, lending it geographic significance. In recent years, Ely has gained modest popularity as parents seek simple yet distinctive names. Its brevity, easy pronunciation, and gentle sound make it appealing across cultures. The name's versatility allows it to grow well with a person from childhood through adulthood.
Pronounced EL-ee.
As of October 2026, Ely ranked #2653 for boys and #6925 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #551 for boys in 1882 and #4617 for girls in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,540 | 104 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #1,516 | 109 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #1,565 | 105 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,961 | 73 | #4,846 | 28 |
| 2018 | #1,963 | 75 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #2,050 | 71 | #4,948 | 27 |
| 2020 | #2,631 | 48 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,663 | 48 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,113 | 39 | #4,617 | 30 |
| 2023 | #2,775 | 46 | #4,782 | 28 |
| 2024 | #3,054 | 40 | #4,677 | 29 |
| 2025 | #2,653 | 49 | — | 0 |
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Ely in pop culture
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