Gender: Unisex
Meaning: My God; ascent; high
Origin: Hebrew — from Eli (עֵלִי), meaning high or ascent, or a short form of Elijah or Elias
Popularity: Ranked #6973 in 2024 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Eli. Shares the meaning 'My God; ascent; high.'
Similar names: elisa, elissa, ellis, eilish, elias, elios, elise, elisea
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Elis? About 1 in 107,371 babies born in 2024 were named Elis, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
Explore more baby names at BabyNa.me — 29,000+ names with meanings, origins, and popularity trends.