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The name Eli is a Hebrew name meaning "ascended" or "my God". It is derived from the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ (Eliyyahu), which means "my God is Yahweh". In the Bible, Eli was a high priest and judge in Israel. The name Eli also appears in other cultures, including Greek and Scandinavian, where it has different meanings. In Greek, Eli means "sun" or "radiant". In Scandinavian, it means "elevated". The name has been popular in the United States since the 1800s, and it continues to rank in the top 100 baby names for boys. Notable people with the name Eli include inventor Eli Whitney, author Eli Wiesel, and football player Eli Manning.

The name Eli is popular in various countries and regions including the United States, Israel, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Eli is a popular name that has been consistently ranked in the top 100 baby names in the United States for the past decade. If you like the name Eli, you may also consider these similar names:

• Elijah
• Ellis
• Elliott
• Elio
• Eliezer
• Elian
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