Li
lee
US Popularity:23891
Origin:Chinese
Other Origin(s):Korean, Vietnamese, Hebrew
Meaning:Reason; Establish; Power; Black; Dawn; Beautiful; Plum; Glass; To me
Often pronounced Lee, Li is a gender-neutral name with Chinese beginnings. Though most typically a last name, Li's countless meanings offer plenty of inspiration for a tiny tot who'll carry it as their main title. Depending on the exact characters used to write it, Li can translate to "reason," "establish," "power," "black," "dawn," and "beautiful," six phrases that will encourage your kiddo to build a reputation for helping others and bringing brightness and positivity to every situation. Li also appears as a word and moniker in the Korean and Vietnamese languages, holding definitions like "plum" and "glass." For a little one who knows their value and all that they're deserving of in life, Li's Hebrew meaning of "to me" will certainly resonate.
How Popular Is The Name Li?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Li is currently #3135 on The Bump
Boy:Li is currently #1761 on The Bump Boy Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#11638
in 2023
- 66
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Li (1), April 2021
Ancestry, Li Family History
WordSense Dictionary, Li
WordSense Dictionary, li (Vietnamese)
WordSense Dictionary, 李
Behind the Name, Li (2), January 2019
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