Names Ending in I for Girls

Emoni

Journii is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern, stylized variant of Journey. This inventive spelling adds a unique touch to the concept-based name that evokes movement, adventure, and life's path. The double 'i' ending creates a distinctive visual appearance while maintaining the inspirational meaning of the original. Emerging in popularity during the 2010s, Journii reflects the trend toward meaningful names with personalized spellings. Though still relatively uncommon, its usage has grown among parents seeking names that represent life's continuous progression and personal growth. Journii suggests qualities of resilience, exploration, and forward momentum, making it appealing for parents who envision a life of discovery and possibility for their daughter.

Journii

Loralei is a variant spelling of Lorelei, a name with Germanic origins associated with a famous rock on the Rhine River. According to legend, a siren or mermaid named Lorelei would sing on this rock, enchanting sailors and causing shipwrecks. The name has come to suggest beauty and allure with a hint of mystery. This particular spelling variation with an 'a' instead of 'e' gained popularity in the mid-20th century, offering a slightly softer appearance. The name reached wider recognition through popular culture references in music and literature. Loralei appeals to parents seeking a name with romantic, folkloric associations and a melodic sound that feels both familiar and distinctive.

Loralei

Scotti is a feminine name that originated as a variation of the Scottish surname Scott, which referred to a person from Scotland. As a given name, Scotti maintains its Scottish heritage while offering a unique spelling with the 'i' ending giving it a more feminine touch. The name conveys a sense of strength and cultural pride. While relatively uncommon as a first name for girls, Scotti appeals to parents looking for something distinctive with cultural roots. It shares similarities with names like Scottie and Scotia, but stands out with its particular spelling pattern. The name has remained rare in usage statistics, making it an uncommon choice that gives its bearer a sense of individuality.

Scotti

Zaylani is a contemporary name that appears to have emerged in the early 21st century. The etymology is not definitively established, but it may combine elements from multiple naming traditions. The 'Zay-' prefix recalls names like Zayn or Zayden (from Arabic origins meaning 'beauty' or 'adornment'), while the '-lani' suffix is found in Hawaiian names (where it can mean 'heaven' or 'sky'). This kind of cross-cultural blending is characteristic of modern naming practices. The name has gained modest usage in recent years, particularly in the United States. Zaylani exemplifies contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive sounds, unique spellings, and melodic qualities.

Zaylani

Used as a masculine name in the Piedmont region of Italy, Alessi is a variation of Alessio, the Italian form of the Ancient Greek Alexius and Alexis. Meaning "defender" or "helper", in the US, Alessi leans feminine, likely owing to the familiarity of Alessia and the popularity of Alani, Elsie, and Alice. It was given to nearly 100 girls in a recent year. 

Alessi

Deari is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a creative modern invention, possibly derived from the English word 'dear' with an added 'i' for a feminine touch. Alternatively, it might have Albanian roots, where 'dëri' relates to concepts of light or doors. The name could also be a variation of Dearie, an affectionate term. As an uncommon name, Deari offers its bearers a sense of uniqueness and individuality. The name has a gentle, melodic quality with its soft consonants and ending vowel sound. While not widely used in most countries, Deari appeals to parents seeking a name that's sweet-sounding yet distinctive.

Deari

A multicultural choice, associated with beautiful, protective smells in Japanese, and with the Hawaiian word for "click", "press down", or "push". Other sources suggest it has its roots in Yoruba too, where it might be combine the words from "read" and "water".

Kaomi

Karli is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong and manly.' As a feminine variant, Karli adds a soft ending to create a more feminine feel while maintaining the strong roots of its origin. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, often seen as a modern alternative to more traditional names like Karly or Carlie. Karli has a youthful, friendly sound that appeals to parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and approachable. While never reaching the highest ranks of popular names, it maintains a steady presence, appreciated for its blend of strength and femininity.

Karli

Succint and sparky, Nazli is a Persian and Turkish name meaning "delicate, beautiful" or "coy". It is a popular choice in Turkey and Azerbaijan where it is transcribed as Nazlı, with a dotless I.

Nazli

Aditi is the name of the ancient Hindu mother goddess. Sometimes call the Cosmic Creator, Aditi is the goddess of fertility, the earth, the sky, the past and the future. Along with several other Hindu goddess names, Aditi is on the rise.

Aditi

Aubri

Azori

Likely of Hawaiian origin, Ulani could be a variation of U'i lani, meaning "heavenly beauty", Ululani meaning "heavenly inspiration" or perhaps Alani meaning "orange tree".
 
Alternative origins could be from the Filipino name Ulan meaning "rain" or from Uzbek meaning "the one".
 
Given to 70 girls in the US in 2024, Ulani was also used for a character in the comedy Parks and Recs and is the name of a British broadcaster and journalist, Ulani Seaman, who pronounces her name yoo-lahn-ee.

Ulani

Americans use Asani for their sons and daughters, but it originated as a Swahili masculine given name. With its bold meaning and popular -i ending, it appeals as a gender neutral name, given to 40 girls and 50 boys in a recent year. 

Asani

Jori is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it's a variant of Jorma or Jorge, while in Hebrew it can be a feminine form of Jory or a variant of Yori, meaning 'he teaches.' It can also be considered a shortened form of names like Marjorie or a variant of Jorie. This short, crisp name carries a modern, minimalist appeal with its simple four-letter structure. Jori has maintained modest usage in the United States and Europe, appealing to parents who prefer concise names with cross-cultural appeal. The name's brevity makes it both memorable and easy to pronounce across different languages.

Jori

Breton cognate of Angela, from Breton ael "angel".

Aela

In Sikhism, ajooni is the concept of divine formlessness — a tenet of the religion as Sikhs do not worship idols.
 
The Hindi-language drama Ajooni has boosted this name in the US where it has tripled in use during the early 2020s, and also in the UK, where a recent year saw it make the Top 1000.

Ajooni

Harmonii is a feminine name that represents a modern, stylized variation of 'Harmony.' With its distinctive double 'i' ending, it offers a contemporary twist on the musical concept of sounds blending beautifully together. The name evokes feelings of balance, peace, and musical artistry. Harmonii began appearing in usage during the early 2000s, part of the trend toward unique spellings and musically-inspired names. While relatively uncommon, it appeals to parents seeking melodious names with positive connotations. The name suggests a person who brings balance to relationships and environments, potentially creating concord among different elements. Harmonii combines the timeless appeal of musical references with modern spelling conventions.

Harmonii

Lili has been blooming in many forms for a couple of decades now. The Lili version will surely get more attention now that the Duke and Duchess of Susses, aka Harry and Meghan, are using is as a short form for their daughter Lilibet Diana's name. Lili makes the slight and light though that is not necessarily a bad thing; it also mutes the name's floral identity and gives it a cute and quirky repetitive spelling, ala Coco and Lulu. A famous German song is titled Lili Marlene.

Lili

Girl names ending in I include numerous wonderful options.

 right now. Along with Naomi, other girl names in the US Top 1000 include Leilani, Remi, Kali, and Zuri.

Eleni, Lakshmi, Yuki, and Citlali are among the uncommon international I-ending names for girls worth consideration.

The I ending was relatively uncommon for 

 before the middle of the 20th century, the

 I became a trendy ending for girls' names

. President Lyndon Johnson's younger daughter helped popularize the I ending when she changed the spelling of her name from Lucy to Luci.

Girl names that end in I are currently trendy among celebrities. Recent examples include Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Esti, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' Malti, and Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's Bambi.

Here are all Nameberry’s girl names that end with the letter I, ordered by their popularity on Nameberry. If you're looking for a top girl name ending in I, you'll find that toward the beginning of the list, while the rarest names are at the end.

Girl names that end in the letter I, with popularity, origins, and meanings, including top girl names ending in I such as Naomi and Remi along with unique and uncommon names with I endings such as Yuki and Eleni (Page 11)

Girl Names That End in I