US Popularity Rank: 7184

Origin: Swedish

Meaning: God is an oath

With Hebrew and Swedish origins, it’s fair to say that Elis is a well-traveled name. This gender-neutral name means “God is an oath” making it ideal if you wish on raising baby with religious values. Elis is a variation of the adorable names Elijah and Elias. For girls, the name can be linked to a cute nickname for those called Elizabeth. If you’re looking for a trendy and cute modern alternative to traditional Biblical names, Elis is the way to go.