1100+ Boy Names That End in I

  1. Yuri
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of George
    • Description:

      Common Russian name familiarized here via cosmonaut Yury Gagarin and a character in Dr. Zhivago, but we don't see it ever gaining permanent resident status.
  2. Makari
    • Origin:

      Russian, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "blessed, happy; I wish"
    • Description:

      To those unfamiliar with it, Makari might have the sound, feel, and look of a modern inventions, similar to Amari, Jakari, or Makai. It is however a Russian name, derived from the Greek Makarios. Borne by two 14th-century Orthodox Russian saints, Makari can also be transcribed as Makariy or Makary.
  3. Dasani
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Description:

      The Coca-Cola Company created the name Dasani for its brand-new bottled water in 1999. It doesn't have any meaning or greater significance behind it — Dasani was chosen because "the name is relaxing and suggests pureness and replenishment," according to consumer testing.
  4. Kamakanaalohamaikalani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "beloved gift from the heavens"
    • Description:

      At 22 letters long, this name might be too much for a child to handle. Antonio Sabàto Jr. famously used it as the middle name for his son.
  5. Koki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright light; hopeful fortune"
    • Description:

      A Japanese name with lovely meanings.
  6. Onni
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "happiness, luck"
    • Description:

      Onni is the Number 1 boy's name in Finland yet largely unknown in the English-speaking world. Its uplifting meaning makes it a plausible possibility if you want to honor your Nordic heritage.
  7. Jari
    • Origin:

      Short form of Jalmari, Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "helmet protector"
    • Description:

      Sleek modern short form of a classic Scandinavian name.
  8. Kymani
    • Origin:

      Eastern African
    • Meaning:

      "adventurous traveler"
    • Description:

      One of the most popular African names for boys, Kymani was in the US Top 1000 list from 2008 until 2016. Spelled Ky-mani, it's the name of Bob Marley's son.
  9. Haruki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "spring child"
    • Description:

      Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, well known in the U. S. , might inspire some namesakes.
  10. Fuji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the river where wisteria grows"
    • Description:

      To honor the majestic mountain.
  11. Yuji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "relaxed and caring"
    • Description:

      Yuji is among the most common male names in Japan, in part due to its positive meaning. Americans may recognize it from the anime series Jujustu Kaisen as the name of the humanistic and compassionate protagonist.
  12. Bodi
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, Slavic diminutive; variant of Bodhi "God protect the king; divine gift; enlightenment"
    • Meaning:

      "God protect the king; divine gift; enlightenment"
    • Description:

      Bodi is a succinct and friendly looking name, with a number of possible origins. One one hand, it could be a diminutive of the Hungarian Boldizsár, which ultimately derives from the Babylonian Belshazzar or Balthazar, in turn lending it a regal quality.
  13. Kofi
    • Origin:

      Ghanaian, Akan, Twi
    • Meaning:

      "born on Friday"
    • Description:

      This Akan day name is very much associated with Kofi Annan, the seventh secretary general of the United Nations. The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system.
  14. Kavi
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "poet, sage"
    • Description:

      A subtle and attractive name for the child of a poet or poetry-enthusiast.
  15. Kasai
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "fire"
    • Description:

      A Japanese name with real firepower, Kasai could be a name that's going places. It's a well-kept secret — for now — but Kasai is on the rise as parents search for alternatives to names like Kai and co.
  16. Kauri
    • Origin:

      Maori or Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "tree or deer"
    • Description:

      A Maori name derived from a type of tree native to New Zealand's North Island.
  17. Lavi
    • Origin:

      Hebrew; diminutive of Olavi, Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "lion; ancestor's relic"
    • Description:

      Lavi is a rare member of the trendy leonine group of names in the US, but in Israel it's among the Top 10 boy names. It makes a good alternative to Levi.
  18. Jai
    • Origin:

      Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil
    • Meaning:

      "victory"
    • Description:

      Pronounced like Jay, this short name is popular in South Asia and makes for a great English-South Asian crossover choice, used regularly in the UK and Australia. It can also be an alternate spelling of the English name Jay, either short for a J name or deriving from the name of the bird.
  19. Alvi
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Albin, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "white"
    • Description:

      Although it resembles Alvie, Alvi has separate origins. It comes from the Latin name Albin, meaning "white," while Alvie is derived from Alvin, meaning "noble friend."
  20. Armani
    • Origin:

      Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or Persian
    • Meaning:

      "son of Ermanno; soldier; wish,hope"
    • Description:

      Armani is catching on along with other brand names, and this one is among the most gender-neutral — sitting in the Top 500 for both boys and girls. Its similarity to the likes of rising stars Amari, Arlo, and Amias, along with the more classic Arthur and Giovanni helps it feel more "name-y" than "brand-y".