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Ely

Pronunciation: [ EEL-eye ]

Girl Name #4,709 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4709, Ely is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Ely is a girl name, recorded for 29 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EEL-eye.

Parents who love the name Ely often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,709
Total SSA Count
29

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Also a Boy Name

Ely is also used as a boy name, ranked #3087.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ely

Is Ely a boy or girl name?
Ely is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4709. As a boy name, it is ranked #3087. Ely is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Ely?
Ely is pronounced EEL-eye.
How popular is the name Ely?
Ely is currently ranked #4709 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Ely a common or rare name?
Ely is an uncommon name, ranked #4709 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ely

Ely is a girl name .

Is Ely a boy or girl name? Ely is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,709 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,087. Ely is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ely is currently ranked #4,709 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ely include Elyse, Elyana, Elysia, Elyanna, Elyza . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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