Li

Q: Is Li a boy or girl name?

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

Q: How popular is the name Li?

Li is ranked #28448 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ l-EE ]

Girl Name #28,448 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Popularity Over Time

#28,448

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #28,448
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Lily #24 Lillian #54 Liliana #80 Lilah #179 Lia #188 Lila #207 Lilith #256 Lilly #259

Middle Name Ideas

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Li Hannah

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Li Rose

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Li Chloe

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Li Charlotte

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Li Reese

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Li Ava

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Li Maya

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Li June

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Li Leah

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Li Ruth

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Also a Boy Name

Li is also used as a boy name, ranked #21332.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Li

Is Li a boy or girl name?

Li is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28448. As a boy name, it is ranked #21332. 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 #28448 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Li a common or rare name?

Li is an uncommon name, ranked #28448 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Li

Li is a girl name .

Is Li a boy or girl name? Li is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,448 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,332. Li is more commonly used as a boy name.

Li is currently ranked #28,448 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Li include Lily, Lillian, Liliana, Lilah, Lia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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