US Popularity:9525
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Clearing on a bank; Mine
Sheli is a feminine name that will encourage your little one to hold onto the joy they find, cherish the connections they build, and stand confidently in who they are. As a possible respelling of Shelli or Shelley, Sheli may have English roots, translating to "clearing on a bank." For your Sheli, this elevated "clearing" could represent the moments they'll spend looking back on and celebrating all their achievements. Sheli may also stem from sheli', a Hebrew word meaning "mine," so don't be surprised if your tiny tot has a keen sense of their capability and power from the very start.

How Popular Is The Name Sheli?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1991
#9235
in 1991
+ 1973
from 1990
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 282

  • Behind the Name, Shelley, January 2022

  • Name Doctor, Shelley

  • Hebrew-English, English-Hebrew Dictionary and Phrasebook by Israel Palchan, pg. 70

  • HebrewNamer, Sheli

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