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Elis

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Pronounced EL-iss /ˈɛl.ɪs/High

Meaning: A Welsh/Scandinavian form of Elias/Ellis — from Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: My God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God: Elis is a form of Elias. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'EL-iss').
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Origin LowHebrew, Welsh
MeaningA Welsh/Scandinavian form of Elias/Ellis — from Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6919 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319762025

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

Elis is a Welsh/Scandinavian form of Elias/Ellis — from Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'. Used for both sexes (in Sweden also a girls' name), here for girls (slug distinguished; routes layered, which we note; said 'EL-iss').

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh and Scandinavian families. Rare, the-Lord-is-my-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elias/Ellis means 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God' (from Hebrew, via the prophet Elijah) — Elis is a Welsh/Scandinavian form, crisp and classic, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-iss').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Elis — unisex; routes layered

Variations

EllisEliasEli

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elis mean?

Elis is a Welsh/Scandinavian form of Elias/Ellis — Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elis?

It's said EL-iss /ˈɛl.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elis a boy or girl name?

Elis is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Elis?

Elis is a rare name in the U.S.

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