Girl Names That End in I

  1. Issi
    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "deer"
    • Description:

      The double S is pronounced with a pause between like in "dress suit."
  2. Zhuri
    • Origin:

      Variation of Zuri, African, Kiswahili
    • Meaning:

      "good, beautiful"
    • Description:

      One of the fastest-rising names currently, thanks to LeBron James' daughter Zhuri. This spelling entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, following in the footsteps of red-hot Zuri.
  3. Sari
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "noble"
    • Description:

      Sari is a cute spin on Sarah, though some may hear it as "sorry," and it is also an item of clothing worn in India. These days many people will also confuse Sari with Suri, the lovely and unsual name of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' much-publicized young daughter.
  4. Amalfi
    • Origin:

      Italian place-name
    • Description:

      This name, from the picturesque town on the Italian Riviera, borrows a bit from Amelia and a bit from Emily.
  5. Sachli
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "long-haired"
    • Description:

      Sachli, pronounced "sahch-lee", is a Turkish girl name that feels extra cool today with both the trendy "lee" sound, and the "-i" ending that has been red-hot for girl names recently. Sachli Gholamalizad is an Iranian actress who wears this name.
  6. Zari
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      Shortened form of Zarin / Zareen.
  7. Loki
    • Origin:

      Norse mythological name
    • Meaning:

      "lock"
    • Description:

      While god of mischief Loki is usually depicted as a male -- sometimes in animal form -- he gives birth as a mare to the eight-legged horse Sleipnir and also appears in some stories as an elderly woman. The name Loki, in contemporary American, will feel more feminine based solely on its sound.
  8. Miki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "flower stem"
    • Description:

      Attractive but slight Asian alternative, with a 1970s nickname feel.
  9. Denali
    • Origin:

      Place-name and Native American
    • Meaning:

      "the great one"
    • Description:

      Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. Twice as many girls as boys were given the name in 2021, but the gender gap is closing.
  10. Lowri
    • Origin:

      Welsh, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "laurel"
    • Description:

      This unusual and appealing form of Laura is popular in sections of Wales.
  11. Mehri
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "kind, lovable, sunny"
    • Description:

      English speakers might want to pronounce this lovely name like the familiar Mary or Merry, but the correct Persian pronunciation includes the h -- meh-ree.
  12. Kiri
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "tree bark"
    • Description:

      The name Kiri was made famous by New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, whose original name was Claire. Cute but slight, Kiri is close to several other names from Kiriah to Keira to Kyra and its diminutive Kyrie.
  13. Hiyori
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "fine weather; harmony"
  14. Ami
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Sanskrit, or variation of Amy
    • Meaning:

      "second beauty; second ocean; second truth; nectar; beloved"
    • Description:

      A multicultural unisex choice that peaked for girls at the same time as Amy. Ami is also the French word for "friend."
  15. Marsali
    • Origin:

      Scottish Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "warrior"
    • Description:

      This spelling variation of Marsaili simplifies and sleekens one of the most distinctive Scottish names for girls.
  16. Emmi
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Emma and Emily
    • Description:

      With the enormous popularity of Emily and Emma, we're sure to see more of Emmi, Emmie, Emme, and Emmy, whether as short forms or standing on their own.
  17. Yareli
    • Origin:

      Native American, Spanish variation of Yara, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "water lady; small butterfly"
    • Description:

      Possibly a derivative variation of Yara, a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries meaning butterfly, Yareli was given to more than 400 baby girls in the US last year.
  18. Kateri
    • Origin:

      Mohawk variation of Katherine
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      St. Kateri Teckakwitha is the first Native American saint, canonized in 2012. St. Kateri was the daughter of a Mohawk warrior, born in 1656 in upstate New York. She converted to Christianity at age 20 and died at 24, and was known as "Lily of the Mohawk." Kateri was the name the saint took on, a native variation of Katherine, upon her baptism.
  19. Charli
    • Origin:

      Variation of Charlie, short form of Charlotte or Charlene, French
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Charli may be the new Charlie, which is the cooler Charlotte. British singer-songwriter Charli (born Charlotte) XCX, creator of the hit album Brat, and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio popularized the Charli spelling.
  20. Ishi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "stone"
    • Description:

      Connotes a strong, solid character.