Esli
Gender: Girl
Meaning: My God; ascent; high
Origin: Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias
Popularity: Ranked #4210 in 2025 with 34 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Eli. Shares the meaning 'My God; ascent; high.'
Similar names: eli, eliah, elli, ellia, esiah, esley, eslie, essiah
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Esli? About 1 in 97,897 babies born in 2025 were named Esli, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Esli
What does the name Esli mean?
Esli 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 Esli?
Esli 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 Esli?
Esli ranked #4172 in 2025 — given to 34 babies that year.
When was Esli most popular?
Esli peaked in 2025 with 34 babies registered that year.
Is Esli a boy or girl name?
Esli is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 24% of Eslis are boys and 76% are girls.
Is the name Esli rising or falling in popularity?
Esli has risen 4477 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8649 in 2020 to #4172 in 2025.
How long has Esli been recorded?
Esli appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1987 through 2025.