Will my child share the name Elli with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Elli per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elli in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elli becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elli is rising: up 1,500 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #643 in 2002.

Is Elli a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elli is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Elli a popular baby name in the United States?

Elli does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Elli

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Elli is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elli in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Elli

Elli has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 309 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #643 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Elli is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elli in their class.