Elite
Pronunciation: [ ihl-EET ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elite first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 66 babies have been named Elite in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elite is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,436 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,436
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Elite
Elite is a boy name .
Is Elite a boy or girl name? Elite is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,436 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #41,278. Elite is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elite is currently ranked #11,436 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elite include Eli, Ely, Elie, and Elikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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