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1100+ Boy Names That End in I

  1. Fuji

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the river where wisteria grows"

    • Description:

      To honor the majestic mountain.
  2. Elikai

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian variant of Elisha

    • Description:

      A well-established (if rare) Hawaiian name that combines two trendy names: Elijah and Kai.
  3. Hiroshi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "generous"

    • Description:

      Several artistic Hiroshis make this one of the more plausible Japanese imports.
  4. Zuri

    • Origin:

      Kiswahili

    • Meaning:

      "good, beautiful"

    • Description:

      Singular, strong, and rare outside East Africa.
  5. Manaaki

    • Origin:

      Maori

    • Meaning:

      "nourish, nurture, protect"

    • Description:

      Derives from the Māori word Manaakitanga, which is an important value in Māori culture. It is the art of nourishing, being generous and caring about the treatment of others and the environment.
  6. Joni

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Jon, English from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious; gift of Jehovah"

    • Description:

      As a male name, Joni is a nickname for Jon or Jonathan, akin to Johnny or Jonny. It's more commonly used as a girl name, where it originated as a nickname for Joan.
  7. Inali

    • Origin:

      Cherokee

    • Meaning:

      "black fox"

    • Description:

      One of a handful of Cherokee names meaning "black fox," along with Enoli and Inola.
  8. Akari

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "light; vermillion"

    • Description:

      Akari is a feminine name in Japan but gender-neutral in the US, with a slight edge as a masculine name.
  9. Zeki

    • Origin:

      Turkish; Ethiopian, Amharic

    • Meaning:

      "clever, intelligent; pure"

    • Description:

      This mini name is more spunky than Zack or Zeke, but shares those well-loved sounds. In Ethiopia, Zeki means "pure", and is pronounced "zeh-KEE", with emphasis on the second syllable. With the rise of trending Zakai and similar names into the US charts, Zeki has potential.
  10. Zvi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "deer"

    • Description:

      An alternative transcription of Tzvi, the latter of which is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding micro name which would make for a great distinctive alternative to Levi.
  11. Henri

    • Origin:

      French and Finnish variation of Henry, German

    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"

    • Description:

      The chic Euro spelling of Henry is rising along with the original form.
  12. Lexi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alexandra, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Lexi is technically unisex though used much more often for girls in the US, where it ranks among the female Top 100.
  13. Ysai

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Isaiah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "salvation of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.
  14. Iori

    • Origin:

      Japanese, Welsh

    • Description:

      In Welsh, a diminutive of Iorwerth. As a Japanese name, Iori stands alone.
  15. Alakai

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "leader"

    • Description:

      Alakai is an Anglicization of Alaka’i, a Hawaiian name meaning "leader" and the name of a swamp and wilderness preserve on the island of Kauaʻi. Its traditional pronunciation would beah-lah-kah-ee, however, some parents as using it as an invented name inspired by Malakai, with the sounds of the much loved Kai at the end.
  16. Jovi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Jove

    • Meaning:

      "father of the sky"

    • Description:

      Joining Lennon, Bowie, and Hendrix in the realm of classic rock-inspired names that feel fashionable today is Jovi — as in Bon Jovi. Jovi is a variation of the Latin Jove — another name for the Roman god of the sky, Jupiter.
  17. Rhodri

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "wheel, circle"

    • Description:

      Rhodri, the name of an important ninth century Welsh king known as Rhodri the Great, a renowned warrior who was the ancestor of many of the later dynasties of Wales, was revived in modern Wales. Has a nice Rory-like feel.
  18. Tavi

    • Description:

      Tavi is a short masculine name with multiple possible origins. It can be a diminutive form of Octavius or Octavio, Latin names meaning 'eighth,' historically given to the eighth child in a family. In Welsh contexts, Tavi might relate to the name Dafydd (David). It's also found in Romanian culture as a nickname for Octavian. Additionally, in Hebrew, 'tov' (similar to Tavi) means 'good.' The name's brevity gives it a modern, punchy quality while its varied cultural connections provide depth. Tavi has gained some modest usage in recent years as parents increasingly favor short, distinctive names with international appeal. The name's compact structure and soft sound make it both memorable and approachable, combining traditional roots with contemporary styling.

  19. Yoshi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "good, respectful"

    • Description:

      A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character.
  20. Mykelti

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "silent friend"

    • Description:

      Brought into the spotlight by actor Mykelti Williamson, who was given it by his half-Blackfoot Indian grandfather

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