"my God"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: French
Elie
Pronunciation: [ EHL-ee ]
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Meaning & Origin
"ascended, elevated"
Origin: Hebrew 'alah'
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Elie
Elie is the French and Sephardic Jewish form of Eli, derived from the Hebrew name אֵלִי (Eli), meaning 'my God' or 'ascended, elevated.' In the Hebrew Bible, Eli was the high priest of Shiloh who mentored the prophet Samuel. The French form Elie was also used as a form of Elijah (Elias in Latin), the great Hebrew prophet. Today Elie is particularly common in France, French-speaking Canada, and among Sephardic Jewish communities.
Elie gained international prominence largely through Elie Wiesel, the Romanian-born Jewish-American author and Holocaust survivor who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. His memoir 'Night' is required reading in schools worldwide, cementing the name's association with moral courage.
In French Jewish culture, Elie is a traditional name with centuries of use. The name bridges the Hebrew biblical tradition and French cultural identity, making it especially meaningful for French Jewish families.
Historical Record
Elie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,915 babies have been named Elie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,232 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Elie Wiesel was the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and author of over 50 books
- The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as one of the most important priests in ancient Israel
- Elie is among the top 100 boys' names in France and French-speaking Belgium
Elie in Other Languages
Greek
Ηλίας
Arabic
إيلي
Hebrew
אֵלִי
Italian
Elia
Spanish
Elías
Popularity Over Time
#3,232
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Elie
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Elie Saab
Artist
1964
Lebanese fashion designer known for dressing celebrities on the red carpet
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Élie Semoun
Entertainer
1963
French comedian and actor popular in France and French-speaking countries
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Elie Wiesel
Writer
1928
Romanian-born Jewish-American novelist, political activist, and Holocaust survivor; Nobel Peace Prize 1986
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,232
- Total SSA Count
- 37
- Cultural Origins
- French Jewish Lebanese Israeli American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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El
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elie
What does the name Elie mean?
"my God" (from Hebrew). "ascended, elevated" (from Hebrew 'alah'). Elie is the French and Sephardic Jewish form of Eli, derived from the Hebrew name אֵלִי (Eli), meaning 'my God' or 'ascended, elevated.' In the Hebrew Bible, Eli was the high priest of Shiloh who mentored the prophet Samuel. The French form Elie was also used as a form of Elijah (Elias in Latin), the great Hebrew prophet. Today Elie is particularly common in France, French-speaking Canada, and among Sephardic Jewish communities.
What is the origin of the name Elie?
Elie has Hebrew, Hebrew 'alah', French, Jewish, Lebanese, Israeli, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "my God". In Hebrew 'alah', it means "ascended, elevated".
Is Elie a boy or girl name?
Elie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3232. As a girl name, it is ranked #31776. Elie is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Elie?
Elie is pronounced EHL-ee.
How popular is the name Elie?
Elie is currently ranked #3232 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Elie?
Popular middle name pairings include Elie Marcel, Elie Antoine, Elie James, Elie Nathan, Elie Samuel, and Elie Louis.
What are good sibling names for Elie?
Names that pair well with Elie as siblings include Naomi, Raphael, Sophie, Gabriel, Léa, and Noah.
How many syllables does Elie have?
Elie has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Elie a common or rare name?
Elie is an uncommon name, ranked #3232 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Elie
Elie is a boy name with French, Jewish, Lebanese, Israeli, and American origins . The name means "my God" in Hebrew .
Is Elie a boy or girl name? Elie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,232 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #31,776. Elie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elie is currently ranked #3,232 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Elie has 2 syllables and is pronounced EHL-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Elie include El. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elie include Elijah, Elias, Eli, Elian, Eliam . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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