Elie
24% girls · 76% boys
About Elie
Elie is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though this entry focuses on its feminine usage. As a female name, it's often a short form of Elizabeth, Eleanor, or Ellen, originating from Hebrew elements meaning "God is my oath." In French contexts, the pronunciation (eh-LEE) gives it a particularly elegant quality. While simple, Elie has a sophisticated charm that works well internationally. The name has gained modest popularity as parents seek shorter, less fussy alternatives to traditional longer names. When used for girls, Elie offers a subtle feminine quality while maintaining a certain strength and simplicity. Its brevity makes it distinctive among more elaborate feminine names while still connecting to traditional naming heritage.
Elie for boys#3535 US
Strongly connected to Elie Wiesel — Holocaust survivor, Nobel laureate, and author of the influential book Night.
Pronounced EH-lee.
As of October 2026, Elie ranked #9633 for girls and #3535 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5520 for girls in 2015 and #495 for boys in 1886.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,677 | 45 | 23.4 |
| 2015 | #3,255 | 35 | 18.3 |
| 2016 | #3,076 | 38 | 20 |
| 2017 | #3,142 | 37 | 20 |
| 2018 | #3,259 | 35 | 19.3 |
| 2019 | #3,922 | 27 | 15 |
| 2020 | #3,442 | 32 | 18.5 |
| 2021 | #4,044 | 26 | 14.9 |
| 2022 | #3,021 | 41 | 23.5 |
| 2023 | #3,189 | 38 | 22.2 |
| 2024 | #3,228 | 37 | 21.5 |
| 2025 | #3,535 | 32 | 18.7 |
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Famous Elies
- Elie WieselBoy
winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and author of the book "Night"
- Elie HonigBoy
attorney and CNN Legal Analyst
Elie in pop culture
- Elie is a character from the manga & animeGirl
'Rave Master' by Hiro Mashima