unisex name
Eley
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 82
Eley is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 85% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1926 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eley over time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How popular is Eley?
In 2025, Eley was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Eley is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Eley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Eley also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Eley
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Eley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Eley
How popular is the name Eley?
In 2025, Eley was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Eley a girl's or a boy's name?
Eley is used for both girls and boys. About 85% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Eley?
Eley has 2 syllables.
When was Eley most popular?
Eley peaked in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Eley a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eley currently ranks #7,452 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.