Elery
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elery first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 29 babies have been named Elery in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elery is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,977 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,977
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Elery is also used as a girl name, ranked #39279.
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Old English origin
"stony forest"
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Greek origin
"sun, moon"
#19,801 in US
Hebrew (Sarah) origin
"princess, noblewoman"
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About the Name Elery
Elery is a boy name .
Is Elery a boy or girl name? Elery is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,977 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,279. Elery is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elery is currently ranked #19,977 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elery include Ele, Ely, Elie, and Elekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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