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Elmi
BoyMeaning of Elmi: Somali: 'knowledge'
Elmi is a boy's name most strongly associated with Somali naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11514th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11514
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
20
First recorded 1917 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
75% boys · 25% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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