Eli
Meaning: My God; ascent; high
Origin: Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #161
Total births: 2,619
History: Eli surged in the 2010s as a short, strong biblical name in Australia. The name's two letters pack maximum punch. Eli represents the Australian trend toward ultra-short names — brevity as a naming philosophy.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #89 |
| Babies named Eli in 2025 | 97 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,619 |
| Peak year | 2011 (201 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #45 |
| Years in records | 2009–2025 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 35 spots |
Frequently asked about Eli
What does the name Eli mean?
Eli means “My God; ascent; high” from Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias roots.
What is the origin of the name Eli?
Eli has Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias origin. The traditional meaning is “My God; ascent; high”.
How popular is Eli in Australia?
Eli ranked #89 in Australia in 2025 — given to 97 babies that year.
When was Eli most popular?
Eli peaked in 2011 with 201 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Eli a boy or girl name?
Eli is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Elis in registered births are male.
Is the name Eli rising or falling in popularity?
Eli has fallen 35 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #54 in 2020 to #89 in 2025.
How long has Eli been recorded in Australia?
Eli appears in birth records in Australia across 17 years — from 2009 through 2025.