Names Ending in I for Girls

This lovely Indian name could spruce up Sarah. It has at least two distinguished bearers — Sarojini Naidu (freedom fighter and poet) and Sarojini Sahoo, a modern Indian feminist writer and journalist. 


Sarojini

Kalliroi is a modern Greek form of the Classical name Callirrhoe, who in mythology was an ocean nymph who accompanied Persephone to the underworld. If you're looking for unusual <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/641/names-that-mean-ocean">names with ocean meanings</a>, this should be on your list. Kalliroi Parren was responsible for (almost single-handedly) launching the Greek feminist movement when she founded the Women’s Journal in 1887. She advocated strongly for educational and employment equality.

Kalliroi

Though its meaning has been lost to time, Nazshoni is a beautiful Cherokee option for a daughter.

Nazshoni

Upbeat and attractive girl name from Nigeria.

Ndidi

Technically the vocative case of Màiri (the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary), Mhairi/Mhàiri has nevertheless become established as a given name in its own right. Although some bearers choose to anglicize the pronunciation, the "Mh" in Scottish Gaelic is correctly pronounced with a "V" sound.
 
A notable bearer of this most classic of <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/472/scottish-names-for-girls">Scottish names for girls</a> is Mhairi Black, a Scottish politician who in 2015 became the youngest person ever to be elected as a Member of Parliament, at the tender age of 20!

Mhairi

Mabli is the sweet Welsh variant of Mabel, first used at the beginning of the 20th-century making it a relatively modern choice. Cute but energetic with the appeal of other Welsh names like Cadi and Lowri, it has been in the England and Wales Top 1000 since 2019.
 
The name recently appeared in the Welsh Top 50 as part of the general trend for vintage baby names, joined as it was by the likes of Ada, Margot, Nora, and Nansi.

Mabli

Translating literally to "my struggle", Nidali is an Arabic name which is also interpreted as meaning "my warrior" or "my fighter". It is the feminine form of Nidal and was used in the 2008 novel A Map of Home novel by Randa Jarrar. The name was specifically chosen for its meaning, in order to reflect the backdrop of conflict in the novel.

Nidali

Ke'alohilani

A nickname for names such as Nina, Nicole, and any others containing the "ni" element. Olivia Rodrigo's character Nina "Nini" Salazar-Roberts in the High School Musical series has made it fresh for a new generation.

Nini

This could be an obscure choice for literary families, but beware the connotations with virus and virulent.

Virelai

Modern form of the Classical name Xanthippe, name of Socrates' wife, this name is often used as a by-word for a nagging, scolding woman. 

Xanthippi

South African musician Unathi Msengana brings this unusual choice to a wider audience. 

Unathi

A punchy alternative to Pearl as it gains popularity, it may also be used as a short form of Vilhelmina or Wilhelmina. 

Helmi

Katyayini is one of the nine forms of the Hindu goddess Parvati, and is associated with victory.

Katyayini

Noémi

One of several fascinating names used in Charlaine Harris's Midnight, Texas books and the NBC adaptation thereof, Fiji is a pleasingly quirky place name that's been little used for babies. Though it has been used quite a lot for fancy bottled water, we don't think it quite qualifies as a <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/10/water-baby-names">water name</a>.

Fiji

An unusual form of Naomi, Naemi has a slightly gentler sound and could get you to nickname Emi. Used in the German translation of the Bible, Naemi is now mostly overlooked in favor of Noemi, Nomi, or Noomi
 
The name might also have its origins in Japanese, where its meaning would vary depending on the kanji, however, a few options include: "sapling, seed + beautiful", "fruit tree + bestow + abundance", or "Nara + bestows + beauty".

Naemi

Enni is a concise, feminine name with Finnish origins, though it appears in various cultures with different etymologies. In Finland, it often functions as a diminutive of names containing the element "en" or may stand independently. The name has gained moderate popularity in Finland during recent decades. In Japanese, written with different characters, Enni can have meanings related to blessing, connection, or circle. The name's brevity and pleasant sound make it accessible across language barriers. With just two syllables and an appealing flow, Enni has a contemporary feel while maintaining a certain softness appropriate for a feminine name. Its international versatility and modern simplicity appeal to parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and easy to pronounce.

Enni

Ylvi is a feminine Scandinavian name with Norse origins, considered a variant of Ylva, which derives from the Old Norse word "úlfr" meaning "wolf." In Nordic countries, particularly Sweden, Norway, and Iceland, this name carries connotations of strength, independence, and connection to nature. The wolf symbolism evokes qualities of loyalty, family protection, and natural wisdom. Ylvi features the distinctive Nordic preference for the letter Y and maintains a concise, melodic quality typical of Scandinavian naming patterns. While uncommon even in its countries of origin, Ylvi has gained modest attention internationally as interest in Nordic culture and minimalist yet meaningful names has increased. Its rarity offers uniqueness while its heritage provides cultural depth.

Ylvi

Hawaiian teen prodigy Auli'i Cravalho burst onto the scene as the star of Disney's animated "Moana" in 2016, bringing this distinctive name to the forefront. The glottal stop, or "okina," between the two I's makes it a somewhat tough sell off the islands, though Cravalho's stunning performance of "How Far I'll Go" at the 2017 Oscars is almost winning enough to overcome that.

Auli'i

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 265)

Girl Names That End in I