Girl Names That End in I

  1. Kalani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the heavens"
    • Description:

      Kalani is a rhythmic name that can be used for either gender though it is predominantly used on girls in the US. With its celestial meaning, and cool K beginning, it only entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015. Now in the Top 400, it joins Kai and Leilani as popular choices with Hawaiian origins.
  2. Mayuri
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "peahen"
    • Description:

      Mayuri is the feminine version of the name Mayur, which means peacock. The name has a mellifluous sound to it, which makes it well placed to make the transition to the West. Dancer and chorerographer Mayuri Upadhya is a notable bearer of this name.
  3. Azami
    • Origin:

      Japanese; Persian
    • Meaning:

      "thistle flower; greatest"
    • Description:

      Azami has a prickly image and feel — reinforced by the thistle's image in Eastern mythology as one of defiance. A name that spans two widely divergent cultures, Azami might make the perfect international choice, at once unusual and easy to comprehend.
  4. Ezri
    • Origin:

      Variation of Ezra, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "help"
    • Description:

      Ezri is one of the cool new unisex names starting with E, except as a Biblical name, it's not so new. Used for both genders in Israel, in the US it's currently running five to one in favor of girls, surprisingly. Its deviation from the better known and more traditional Ezra makes it feel like one of the more truly gender neutral names.
  5. Simi
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Simone or Simcha
    • Description:

      A nickname in the Siri and Suri vein, Simi seems a bit simulated but also has some charm, ala Remi and Emmy. And Simi definitely cutens up the serious sophisticated long forms Simone or Simcha.
  6. Dani
    • Origin:

      Hebrew and Italian, diminutive of Daniella, Danielle, Danita
    • Description:

      Short form occasionally used on its own, with an open and friendly androgynous quality.
  7. Pippi
    • Origin:

      Norse variation of Philippa
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"
    • Description:

      Pippi may be cute but isn't very practical. In addition to being forever Pippi Longstocking, there is that variant pee-pee spelling to consider. Try Pippa instead.
  8. Anneli
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian variation of Annalie or Hannah
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Anneli is one of the hundreds of Anne variations with an intriguing spelling. This name has been popular throughout Scandinavia over time and would certainly translate easily to English-speaking countries.
  9. Vali
    • Origin:

      Norse mythology name
    • Description:

      Although a bold male figure in Scandinavian legend, this is more appropriate for a girl.
  10. Aela
    • Origin:

      Breton
    • Meaning:

      "angel"
    • Description:

      Breton cognate of Angela, from Breton ael "angel".
  11. Shai
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Shai is a name newly-used in the US for both boys and, slightly less often, girls. Though the correct pronunciation is "shy", many will say shay, which might be all right with you.
  12. Marsaili
    • Origin:

      Scottish form of Marcella
    • Description:

      Although it is sometimes cited as the Gaelic equivalent of English Margery or Marjorie ("pearl"), Marsaili in fact derives from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars, via the related name Marcella. It has been used in Scotland since at least the early 15th century, and is encountered in a number of variant spellings, including Marsali, Mharsaili and Marsailidh. The Marsali spelling was used by American author Diana Gabaldon for a minor character in her "Outlander" series of historical novels, set in 18th century Scotland. One of the most unique and authentic Scottish names for girls.
  13. Cali
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of any Cal- name
    • Description:

      A short form that is given on its own to a good number of baby girls each year — Cali has been on trend in recent years along with sister names Callie and Kali, as the popular 90s and early 2000s nickname Allie has felt less fresh. The Cali spelling in particular also brings to mind the sunny state of California and all of the beachy imagery that follows.
  14. Talvi
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "winter"
    • Description:

      If Winter is too basic for you, Talvi might appeal. It's familiar in Finland and Sweden, but unheard of to most English speakers.
  15. Nikki
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Nicole or Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
    • Meaning:

      "people of victory; little one"
    • Description:

      Nikki was the it-girl name of the 1970s and '80s as both a short form of Top 10 favorite Nicole and as a given name itself.
  16. Skadi
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "shadow, harm"
    • Description:

      Skadi is an anglicized spelling of Skaði, a Scandinavian goddess associated with winter, skiing, bowhunting and mountains. This mythological choice is enjoying the limelight of names like Odin and Thor: it first appeared in the US charts in 2017 and is given to a few more girls each year.
  17. Kiyomi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sacred and beautiful; clean and beautiful"
    • Description:

      Kiyomi is a Japanese name that means 'sacred and beautiful' or 'clean and beautiful.' It refers to a variety of citrus fruit and is gaining popularity for baby girls in the U.S., with just under 200 girls receiving the name in 2022. Kiyomi combines a meaningful and elegant definition with a unique cultural reference, making it a distinctive choice for parents.
  18. Dali
    • Origin:

      Variation of Dalia, Spanish, or Georgian
    • Meaning:

      "dahlia"
    • Description:

      In Georgian mythology, Dali is the goddess of hunting. The origins of her name are disputed — some scholars claim it comes from the Georgian word for morning, dila, while others claim links to words for "demon" and "god".
  19. Yari
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
    • Description:

      The derivation and meaning of the Hebrew or Spanish names for girls Yari may be uncertain, but the name might get more attention thanks to its similarity to Yara, which means butterfly and is becoming more popular for baby girls throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
  20. Rai
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "next child"
    • Description:

      Distinctive and intriguing relative of Rae.