Eleri

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Pronounced eh-LEH-ree /ɛˈlɛr.i/Medium

Meaning: A Welsh name borne by a river in Ceredigion and by an early Welsh saint said to be a daughter of Brychan Brycheiniog. Its literal root is not settled; it is valued in Wales as a river name and a saint's name rather than for a translated meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: A Welsh river and a Welsh saint in one name: Eleri runs soft and clear (said 'eh-LEH-ree'). Noted respectfully.

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Origin MediumWelsh

MeaningA Welsh name borne by a river in Ceredigion and by an early Welsh saint said to be a daughter of Brychan Brycheiniog. Its literal root is not settled; it is valued in Wales as a river name and a saint's name rather than for a translated meaning.

U.S. rank (2024)#13918 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eleri is a Welsh name of long standing — the Afon Eleri flows through Ceredigion, and Saint Eleri appears in Welsh tradition among the family of Brychan Brycheiniog. Welsh naming often draws on rivers and saints together, and Eleri carries both. Its literal meaning is not securely known, which we note respectfully (said 'eh-LEH-ree').

It is well used in Wales but appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, Welsh, and clear-running.

Did you know? Eleri names a river in Ceredigion and also an early Welsh holy woman remembered among the many children of Brychan Brycheiniog. Its literal root is not settled, so it is loved as a river-and-saint name rather than for a translation, which we note respectfully (said 'eh-LEH-ree').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Eleri — Welsh river (Ceredigion); Saint Eleri; meaning unsettled

Variations

EleriaElery

Nicknames

ElleLeriEllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eleri mean?

Eleri is a Welsh river name, also borne by an early Welsh saint; its literal root is not settled, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eleri?

It's said eh-LEH-ree /ɛˈlɛr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eleri a boy or girl name?

Eleri is used as a girl's name in Wales and elsewhere.

How popular is Eleri?

Eleri is well known in Wales but rare for girls in the U.S.