Elie
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Elie is a Hebrew name meaning “the Lord is my God”. It is a uncommon name, primarily used for boys, with 75.06% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Elie
Elie is a Hebrew name that serves as a short form of Elijah, combining 'El' for God and 'yah' referring to the divine name. It is traditionally associated with the prophet Elijah, whose story is detailed in the Books of Kings. The name expresses a theological affirmation of divine authority and lordship. Over time, it developed into a recognized independent form while retaining its biblical significance and cultural importance.
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Gender Usage of the Name Elie
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Elie is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 75.06% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Elie
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Elie is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 212K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 371K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 2.0K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.66M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Elie ranked #1,059 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,196 in 2024 — an improvement of 137 places. Elie is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #449 in 1919. Its lowest recorded position was #2,678 in 1979. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -53 places (from #1,006 to #1,059).
Name StyleMethodology
Elie is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 66% of available years and remains active today, averaging 84 births per year after a historical peak in 2009.Characteristics of the Name Elie
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- E — Boy Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Elie possesses a two-syllable structure with a trochaic stress pattern that emphasizes the first syllable. This brevity provides a Soft & Gentle quality. No specific cultural association is widely recognized for this exact spelling.
Middle Names For Elie
Middle names used with ElieMethodology
Elie is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Elie Wadih · Elie Mckinley · Elie Lonnie · Elie Said · Elie NaimView all 21 boy middle names.
- Total 31 middle names used with Elie
- 4 girl middle names used with Elie
- 4 unisex middle names used with Elie
Middle name suggestions for ElieMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Elie is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Elie Daniel · Elie Donald · Elie Dennis · Elie Dillon · Elie Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Elie
Sound Like Elie Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Eli · Eloy · Elio · View all 22 names
Spelled Like Elie Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Elige · Eliel · Eli · View all 9 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Edward · Eric · Aaron · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Elie Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Elie”
Dictionary Meaning of "Elie"Methodology
Elijah (prophet)
a male given name
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How to Spell Elie in ASL
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