Heli is of Greek origin, derived from the word 'helios', meaning sun. It's a gender-neutral name, often used for both boys and girls. The name Heli was brought to prominence by Finnish author Johan Ludvig Runeberg in his epic poem "The Tales of Ensign Stal." In the story, Heli is a young girl who demonstrates remarkable courage and resourcefulness. This character has contributed significantly to the popularity of the name Heli in Finland and beyond.
The name Heli had a peak of popularity between 2004 and 2010, with at least 8 births each year during this period, reaching a high of 11 births in both 2005 and 2010. Before and after this time, the number of births with the name Heli fluctuated between 5 and 7 per year. The total number of births with the name Heli from 1997 to 2020 is 130.