Ely
EE-lee
Russian variation of Eli
"ascended, uplifted, high"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
Ely Origin and Meaning
Variation of Elijah
# 983 in the US
Ely Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name Ely
Famous People Named Ely
- Eleandre "Ely" Basiño BuendiaFilipino lead singer of band Eraserheads
- Ely Samuel Parker (born Hasanoanda)American Seneca Civil War colonel and politician
- Ely do AmparoBrazilian footballer
- Ely Jacques KahnAmerican architect
- Ely TacchellaSwiss footballer
- Elizabeth "Ely" GuerraMexican female singer,songwriter
- Ely Galeani (born Federica Elisabetta De Galleani)Italian actress
- Naviyd Ely Raymondson of singer Usher
The name Ely in Pop Culture
- Elycharacter from TV series "Ghost Whisperer"
- Elycharacter from the book and movie "Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List"
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