Names Starting With E
GirlEnglish#25 in 2025
Ellie
Ellie is a girls' name of English origin meaning “bright, shining light.” It ranked #25 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
EL-ee
meaning & origin
The name Ellie means “bright, shining light.” It comes from the English language tradition.
A diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth. It has grown from a nickname into a full given name and is currently one of the most popular girls' names in the United States and United Kingdom.
popularity over time
#322020
#292021
#272022
#262023
#252024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #25 |
| 2023 | #26 |
| 2022 | #27 |
| 2021 | #29 |
| 2020 | #32 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Ellie
- Ellie Goulding
- Ellie Kemper
- Ellie (fictional, Up and The Last of Us)
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