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Esli

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Pronounced EHS-lee /ˈɛs.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Esli/Hesli — variously 'reserved/set apart by God'; a name in the genealogy of Luke; also used as a modern Hispanic name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Reserved/set apart by God: Esli is Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'EHS-lee'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Esli/Hesli — variously 'reserved/set apart by God'; a name in the genealogy of Luke; also used as a modern Hispanic name; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9740 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 435

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019902024

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

Esli comes from the Hebrew Esli/Hesli — variously 'reserved/set apart by God'; a name in the genealogy of Luke; also used as a modern Hispanic name (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'EHS-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, set-apart-by-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Esli (Hesli) is variously 'reserved/set apart by God' in Hebrew — a name in the genealogy of Luke, and a modern Hispanic name — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'EHS-lee').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Esli — Hebrew; routes uncertain

Variations

EslyEslieHesli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esli mean?

Esli (Hesli) is variously Hebrew 'reserved/set apart by God'; a name in the genealogy of Luke, and a modern Hispanic name. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Esli?

It's said EHS-lee /ˈɛs.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Esli a boy or girl name?

Esli is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Esli?

Esli is a very rare name in the U.S.

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