Ely
EE-lye
Popularity
#4677
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
5,022
Peak Year
#175 in 2009
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ely is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God.' It is often used as a short form of Elijah.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Ely Callaway Jr.
American entrepreneur and founder of Callaway Golf
Elyes Gabel
English actor, known for 'Scorpion' television show
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