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Elie
UnisexFrench, Hebrew· “French form of Elijah, my God is Yahweh”
- Meaning
- French form of Elijah, my God is Yahweh
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,535
- US babies 2025
- 32
- Best rank
- #495 (1886)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Elie
Elie is a French and Hebrew name that means “French form of Elijah, my God is Yahweh”.
Élie is the French form of Elijah, the Hebrew prophet whose name means my God is Yahweh. In the Books of Kings, Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal and is carried to heaven in a whirlwind. Élie has long been used by French Christian and Jewish families, and it is known worldwide through Elie Wiesel, the Holocaust survivor, author and Nobel Peace laureate. In English it is pronounced EL-ee, while the French say ay-LEE. Because it sounds like Ellie, it can be used for girls as well.
Other spellings with the same sound: Ellie, Elly, Elley.
Popularity over time
Elie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 23 different years. Its best national rank was #495 in 1886, and the most babies received it in 2009, when 56 were named Elie. In 2025, 32 babies were named Elie, and it ranked #3,535 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,518 in 1920, #2,245 in 1950, #2,301 in 1980, #2,204 in 2000, #2,651 in 2010, and #3,535 in 2025. Of the 3,015 US boys named Elie since records began, 13% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 407 babies. Since 2010, 613 more have been named Elie.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Eliah, Prestyn, Braylyn, Rhiley, and Collyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elie ranked highest in New York and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1623 | 6 |
| California | #2271 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Elie is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 28% of US babies named Elie were girls and 72% were boys.
Elie is usually pronounced EL-ee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Ellie, Elly, and Elley.
Middle names for Elie
A few middle names that flow with Elie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elie mean?
Elie is a French and Hebrew name that means “French form of Elijah, my God is Yahweh”.
What is the origin of the name Elie?
Elie has French and Hebrew roots. Élie is the French form of Elijah, the Hebrew prophet whose name means my God is Yahweh.
Is Elie a popular name?
Not especially. Elie ranked #3,535 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Elie a boy or girl name?
Elie is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 28% of US babies named Elie were girls and 72% were boys.
How do you pronounce Elie?
Elie is usually pronounced EL-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings