Shelli
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shelli first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6,946 babies have been named Shelli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shelli is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,373 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,373
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"Lily; rose; from Hebrew Shoshana"
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Hebrew origin
"God is my light"
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Germanic origin
"other, foreign"
#23,441 in US
Hebrew origin
"ewe; gentle one"
#23,462 in US
Irish origin
"fearful, full of dread"
#23,354 in US
Sanskrit origin
"Auspicious; benevolent"
#23,315 in US
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About the Name Shelli
Shelli is a girl name .
Shelli is currently ranked #23,373 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shelli include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shelli include Shelby, Shelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis