Name comparison · boy names
Eli vs. Elian
In 2025, Eli leads at #104 among U.S. boys' names, with Elian at #147. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Eli | Elian |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #104 | #147 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,418 | 2,448 |
| All-time peak | #43 in 2012 | #147 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 20 / 100 | 24 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Maine (#47) | Arizona (#66) |