Li
Pronunciation: [ l-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Li first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 132 babies have been named Li in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Li is past its peak , currently ranked #21,332 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,332
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Li
Li is a boy name .
Is Li a boy or girl name? Li is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,332 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,448. Li is more commonly used as a boy name.
Li is currently ranked #21,332 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Li include Liam, Lincoln, Lian, Lionel, Link . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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