Li

Q: Is Li a boy or girl name?

Li is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #21332, and as a girl name it ranks #28448.

Q: How popular is the name Li?

Li is ranked #21332 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-EE ]

Boy Name #21,332 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Li is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EE.

Popularity Over Time

#21,332

Current Rank

Peaked 2001 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,332
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Liam #1 Lincoln #73 Lian #515 Lionel #561 Link #1419 Linus #1423 Linden #1551 Lisandro #1746

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Li Aiden

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Li Cole

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Li Ethan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Li Dylan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Li Chase

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Li David

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Li Carter

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Li Ace

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Li Asher

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Li Dean

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo

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Also a Girl Name

Li is also used as a girl name, ranked #28448.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Li

Is Li a boy or girl name?

Li is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21332. As a girl name, it is ranked #28448. Li is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Li?

Li is pronounced l-EE.

How popular is the name Li?

Li is currently ranked #21332 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Li a common or rare name?

Li is an uncommon name, ranked #21332 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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