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Nili

Girl

Meaning of Nili: Hebrew: 'the strength of Israel'

Nili is a girl's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6389th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6389

17 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

266

First recorded 1970 · peak 2024

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 5 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 5 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 5 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 7 babies2003: 5 babies2004: 6 babies2005: 7 babies2006: 6 babies2007: 9 babies2008: 0 babies2009: 12 babies2010: 11 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 12 babies2014: 13 babies2015: 7 babies2016: 8 babies2017: 7 babies2018: 12 babies2019: 5 babies2020: 8 babies20202021: 13 babies2022: 6 babies2023: 14 babies2024: 19 babies2025: 17 babies
US babies named Nili per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 19.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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