Girl Names That End in I

An attractive name that's uncommon even in its native Finland. Onneli ja Anneli is a Finnish children's movie translated to English as Jill and Joy, although the names are unrelated.

A cutesy Hawaiian name with a pretty meaning.

A sweet and clear Hopi name with a lovely natural meaning to match.

The Estonian version of Katie has a current, appealing sound to English speakers now.

Girl names ending in -lani are invented every year — Ehlani is among the latest pseudo-Hawaiian inventions.

Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.

We think the more spelling, Lorelei, works better.

Girl names ending in lani are one of the hottest trends of recent years, thanks to the lilting and lyrical Hawaiian name Leilani. Leilani has inspired a number of offshoots, including Kehlani and Meilani.

This traditional Cherokee name could easily be borne by a modern baby girl with connections to the tribe.

Iolani feels quintessentially Hawaiian, a stylish origin for baby names these days thanks to Malia, the Hawaiian name of the Obamas' older daughter. The initial I is pronounced with a long e sound, as in Waikiki, and the name Iolani has four syllables.

This fresh variation of the classic Noel is beginning to rise along with the popular Noelle. Given to just around 50 babies in 2022 compared to only 14 in 2021, this rise reflect American parents' current love of names ending in -i.

Neomi is one of many forms of the classic Biblical name Naomi, the Old Testament mother of Ruth. With Naomi now ranking among the Top 50 girl names in the US, variations such as Neomi are sure to become more popular.

Hawaiian names have officially made their way to the mainland, with Leilani, Kehlani, Alani, Kailani, and Kaylani all ranking within the Top 300. Now Kahlani — one of several pseudo-Hawaiian names popping up across the country — has entered the US Top 1000 in 2023.

An African name with a joyful meaning.