Ely's name day is December 1 in USA.
The name Ely is recognized as a versatile choice globally, often used as a standalone name rather than a diminutive. Its origins can be traced to Hebrew roots, where it functions as a short form of Elijah, meaning "My God is the Lord." The name projects a mood of elegance and quiet strength, offering a modern feel. It is primarily considered unisex in many regions, appealing to parents seeking simplicity for either gender. Historically, it has seen use as a place name as well as a given name.
| 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 |