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Heli
OriginFinnish, Estonian diminutive of Helena, Greek
Meaning"torch; shining light"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
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BoysUnranked
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About Heli
More modern than Helen or Helena, and an interesting alternative to Hayley and Hallie. By coincidence, heli also means "saltwater" in Welsh.
Heli for boys
Latin variation of Eli used in the Old and New Testament.
Pronounced HEL-ee.
As of October 2026, Heli ranked #15996 for girls in US births in 2020 and #13255 for boys in US births in 2008 SSA, peaked at #9690 for girls in 2005 and #9259 for boys in 1993.
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