Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Foreign, Sun Ray, All, Famous Warrior, Shining Light
Pronunciation: EH-lee, /ˈɛli/, EH L IY
Popularity Rank: #2,188
Diminutive of the name Eleanor, meaning 'shining light' or 'bright one'. It can also be a standalone name meaning 'bright, shining, radiant'.
The name Ellie is of Greek origin and means Foreign, Sun Ray, All, Famous Warrior, Shining Light, Exalted, Completely, Light, Nobility. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ellie is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EH-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L IY
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Ellie is recorded 30,131 times globally, ranking it as the 2,188th most common name worldwide.
Ellie is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 18,761 occurrences, making it the 125th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Ellie is found among 1 in every 29 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #125 | 1 : 29 |
| United States of America | #871 | 1 : 334 |
| Netherlands | #668 | 1 : 288 |
| Ireland | #441 | 1 : 173 |
| Canada | #1,180 | 1 : 804 |
| Hong Kong | #927 | 1 : 1,297 |
| Malaysia | #4,087 | 1 : 6,725 |
| South Africa | #4,988 | 1 : 8,170 |
| France | #4,589 | 1 : 4,708 |
| Italy | #5,865 | 1 : 5,327 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ellie from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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