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Ellie

"Bright shining one, light"

Ranked #12805 for girls

About the Name Ellie

Meaning

Bright shining one, light

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#12805

Girl Rank

#21

Ellie is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Bright shining one, light" and Currently ranked #12805 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

#623
1950
#623
1960
#585
1970
#782
1980
#3564
1990
#17061
2000
#43289
2010
#29555
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Ellie

  • EG Ellie Goulding
  • EK Ellie Kemper

Names Similar to Ellie

Ella

Girl

All or goddess; from Germanic roots meaning 'complete' or from Helen.

Eleanor

Girl

From Old French/Germanic roots, possibly meaning 'other' or 'foreign'.

Elena

Girl

Bright, shining light, torch

Eloise

Girl

Healthy, wide, famous warrior

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Ellie: The Baby Name That Means Light (And Earns It)

Explore the meaning, origin, and rising popularity of baby name Ellie. Famous bearers, variants, and why this bright Greek name now ranks #21 for girls.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
E
Origin
Greek

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