Esli is a distinctive and modern given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath." It's a unisex name but is more commonly used for males. Esli is often associated with the Hebrew Bible character Esli (also transliterated as Elisha), who was a prophet. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a unique choice among parents looking for a name that combines uniqueness with cultural significance. The name Esli is composed of three syllables and has a melodic rhythm when spoken aloud: "EH-slee." It's often misspelled or misunderstood due to its unusual spelling but phonetically sounds like /ˈɛzli/.
"The name Esli experienced varying popularity over the years, peaking with 26 births in 2000 and dropping to a low of 5 births in both 1991 and 2016. The total number of births with the name Esli from 1990 to 2023 is 425."