1100+ Boy Names That End in I

  1. Omari
    • Origin:

      Swahili, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "populous, flourishing"
    • Description:

      This name, like Omar and Amari, has been in the US Top 1000 for many years. After taking a downturn in 2008, it's now again on the upswing. Actor Omari Hardwick keeps it in the public eye.
  2. Ali
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "supreme, exalted"
    • Description:

      This is one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah, deemed by Muhammad to be a recommended name for a male child. In this country, it's been primarily associated with boxing immortal Muhammad Ali, known as "the greatest." But Ali is also one of the most popular unisex names for both boys and girls.
  3. Kawhi
    • Origin:

      Invented name; spelling variation of Kauai
    • Description:

      Many baby boys have been named after LA Clippers' basketball player Kawhi Leonard since his 2013 debut. Leonard says his father invented the name because he wanted something that sounded Hawaiian. Kawhi sounds like Kauai, the name of one of the Hawaiian islands.
  4. Choji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "second butterfly"
    • Description:

      Ethereal Japanese boy name.
  5. Genji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Description:

      Upbeat Japanese name. Video game fans may recognize Genji as the name of a character from Overwatch.
  6. Tashi
    • Origin:

      Tibetan
    • Meaning:

      "good fortune"
    • Description:

      Accessible and attractive Tibetan name used for both sexes.
  7. Luai
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "shield; protector"
    • Description:

      Lindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas chose the name Luai for their Dubai-born son — a perfect mini name with cross-cultural appeal.
  8. Desi
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Desiderio, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "desired one"
    • Description:

      Forever Lucy's.
  9. Zevi
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gazelle, roebuck"
    • Description:

      Zevi is an alternative transcription of the Hebrew name Zvi or Tzvi, the latter of which is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding name which would make for a great distinctive alternative to Levi.
  10. Naoki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "straight tree; honest"
    • Description:

      Popular Japanese name that also belongs to one of the most prestigious literary awards in Japan, the Naoki Prize.
  11. Khai
    • Origin:

      Arabic or Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "benevolence; sea"
    • Description:

      Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik notably chose this name for their daughter in 2020, as a variation of Gigi's grandmother's name, Khairiah. In 2021, the name caught on for boys — Khai was a new debut on the Top 1000 and one of the fastest-rising names that year.
  12. Inali
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "black fox"
    • Description:

      One of a handful of Cherokee names meaning "black fox," along with Enoli and Inola.
  13. 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.
  14. Hari
    • Origin:

      Hindu
    • Meaning:

      "dark, tawny"
    • Description:

      Familiar via Harry, but much more worldly.
  15. Kamari
    • Origin:

      Variation Qamar, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "moonlight"
    • Description:

      A melodic name, popular among the African-American community, where it joins sound-alikes Amari, Jamari, and Damari. It ultimately derives from the Arabic Qamar, meaning "moon", and is also used by Swahili speakers and those from Comoros and Somalia. It could also be considered a Greek place name, from a coastal village in Santorini.
  16. Avni
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Avniel, Hebrew; Albanian
    • Meaning:

      "God is my strength; helper"
    • Description:

      Avni is derived from Avniel, a Hebrew first and surname with a strong meaning. It is also a separate masculine Albanian name meaning "helper." The nickname Avni has a fresh, gender-neutral feel, although it has separate origins for girls and boys. The feminine version of this name is Sanskrit and means "earth."
  17. Solvi
    • Origin:

      Icelandic
    • Meaning:

      "temple of the Sun"
    • Description:

      Sölvi, as it's transcribed in Iceland, is derived from Sǫlvi, an Ancient Scandinavian name. Sölvi and Sølvi are female names in Sweden and Norway, where the name evolved as a short form of Solveig.
  18. Malaki
    • Origin:

      Variation of Malachi, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my messenger"
    • Description:

      Malachi is one of the surprise Biblical hits of recent years, in the US Top 200, and now spelling variation Malaki is in the Top 1000 too. Both names are pronounced with a long final i, as in "eye," but the Irish variation Malachy is MAL-ah-kee, which Malaki might mimic instead.
  19. Narvi
    • Origin:

      Norse Mythology
    • Description:

      A variant spelling of Narfi. The Narvi spelling also belongs to a moon of Saturn and a dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium.
  20. Luigi
    • Origin:

      Italian vernacular form of Louis
    • Meaning:

      "renowned warrior"
    • Description:

      Italian classic Luigi, though it lacks the modern style of Nico, Enzo, and Rocco, does have some notable namesakes, such as Nobel Prize winning author Luigi Pirandello and composer Cherubini..