Li
Pronunciation: [ l-EE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Li first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 251 babies have been named Li in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Li is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,448 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,448
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Li is also used as a boy name, ranked #21332.
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"great one; lady"
#28,301 in US
Hebrew origin
"gift from God"
#28,375 in US
Germanic via French origin
"spear ruler"
#28,542 in US
Sanskrit origin
"divine encounter, sacred presence"
#28,314 in US
Latin origin
"blessed, beloved"
#28,511 in US
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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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Sources
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