The name day for Ely is observed annually on December 1 within the United States.
Ely is a versatile name used globally, maintaining a steady presence in the United States and Europe. Its origin is found in both Hebrew and Old English, where it conveys meanings of being high, exalted, or connected to specific landscapes. Historically, the name evolved from a geographic identifier to a popular given name favored for its modern brevity. It is generally considered a unisex name, fitting naturally for any gender across different cultures. The mood of the name is characterized as soft and techy, blending an elegant simplicity with a futuristic tone. This combination of ancient roots and contemporary vibe makes it a unique and enduring choice.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Bulgaria | 4 | February | Zheko, Zhelyazko, Zhechka, Zhechko, Zhecho |
 Finland | 20 | February | Heli, Helinä, Hely, Heljä |
 USA | 9 | March | Keely, Kelda, Kelley, Kelli, Kellie, Kelly |
 Hungary | 12 | March | Gergely |
 Austria | 14 | March | Eva, Evelyn, Mathilde |
| USA | 16 | March | Bailee, Bailey, Baylee, Bayley, Melisa, Melissa, Melita, Melyta, Millicent, Millie, Missy |
| Bulgaria | 21 | April | Zhelyu, Zhelyo, Zhelio, Jelio |
| Hungary | 9 | May | Gergely |
| USA | 25 | May | Madalyn, Madeleine, Madeline, Madelyn, Madilyn, Marlee, Marleen, Marlena, Marlene, Marley |
| Bulgaria | 7 | July | Delcho, Delyo, Nedelcho, Nedelya, Nedialko, Nedko, Neshka, Yanka, Yanko |
| USA | 25 | July | Coby, Colby, Diego, Israel, Jack, Jackie, Jackson, Jaclyn, Jacob, Jacoby, Jacqueline, Jacquelyn, Jacques, Jaime, Jake, Jakob, James, Jameson, Jamie, Jaquan, Jaqueline, Jaxon, Jaxson, Jim, Jimena, Jimmie, Jimmy, Kobe, Koby, Kolby, Santiago |
 Norway | 3 | October | Evald, Evelyn |
| USA | 11 | October | Canice, Kambelyn, Ken, Kendall, Kendra, Kennedy, Kenneth, Kenny, Kent, Kenton, Kim, Kimball, Kimberley, Kimberly, Kimberlyn, Kimi, Tate, Tatum |
| USA | 10 | November | Flora, Florence, Florian, Jocelina, Joceline, Jocelyn, Jocelyne, Jocelynn, Joselyn, Joslyn, Justice, Justin, Justina, Justine, Justus |
| USA | 19 | November | Bessie, Beth, Betsy, Betty, Elisa, Elisabeth, Elise, Eliza, Elizabeth, Elsa, Elsie, Elyse, Elza, Lisa, Liza, Lizbeth, Lizette |
| USA | 25 | November | Caitlin, Caitlyn, Carina, Caryn, Catherine, Cathleen, Cathy, Kaitlin, Kaitlynn, Kara, Karen, Kari, Karina, Kate, Katelyn, Katelynn, Katharine, Katherine, Kathleen, Kathryn, Kathy, Katie, Katrina, Treena, Trina, Trinity |
| USA | 10 | December | Emely, Emilee, Emilia, Emilie, Emily, Eula, Eulalia, Ula |
 France | 13 | December | Jocelyn, Lucie |
| USA | 24 | December | Adan, Adana, Adam, Adamina, Addison, Ava, Eva, Eve, Evelyn |