Ascending, high, or salt
Heli has multiple distinct origins. In a biblical context, it is a masculine name from the Hebrew 'Eli' meaning 'ascending'. In Finnish, it is a feminine diminutive of Helena, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It also appears in Latin and Greek contexts relating to the sun or salt.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Heli in 2025.
Finnish long jumper and triple jumper
Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw
Estonian singer and mezzo-soprano
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
