Eli is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #105 in 2021 with 570 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 619 births ranking #105. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,738.7%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 518 boys born was named Eli. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.