Elly
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Elly is a Hebrew name meaning “God is my oath”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.59% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Elly
Elly is a name of Hebrew origin, functioning as a shortened form of names like Elisabeth, which means 'God is my oath'. The root of this name relates to the BiblicalElisheva, signifying a covenant or promise made to the divine. Throughout history, the various diminutives of this name have provided a way to maintain the religious significance of the original while allowing for common daily usage. It has been a standard naming practice in many cultures for centuries.
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Gender Usage of the Name Elly
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Elly is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.59% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Elly
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
Elly is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 42K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 3.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 12K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 75K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Elly ranked #1,715 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #434 in 2024 — a drop of 1,281 places. Elly is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #391 in 2013. Its lowest recorded position was #6,650 in 1993. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -114 places (from #1,601 to #1,715).
Name StyleMethodology
Elly is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 44% of available years and remains active today, averaging 414 births per year after a historical peak in 2013.Characteristics of the Name Elly
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- y — Girl Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Elly is a brief two-syllable name with a stressed-initial pattern and a high-vowel ending. It is widely recognized as the central character Elly in the long-running comic strip For Better or For Worse. The sound produces a Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Elly
Middle names used with EllyMethodology
Elly is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Elly Marie · Elly Kathryn · Elly Mckenzie · Elly Jayne · Elly MeganView all 24 girl middle names.
- Total 34 middle names used with Elly
- 6 boy middle names used with Elly
- 3 unisex middle names used with Elly
Middle name suggestions for EllyMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Elly is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Elly Leigh · Elly Lynne · Elly Lynch · Elly Laine · Elly Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Elly
Sound Like Elly Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ella · Ellie · Eula · View all 63 names
Spelled Like Elly Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Elley · Ellay · Ella · View all 9 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Emily · Emma · Evelyn · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Elly Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Elly”
Dictionary Meaning of "Elly"Methodology
a female given name, short for Elisabeth
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How to Spell Elly in ASL
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