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1100+ Boy Names That End in I

Sophie Kihm
By Sophie Kihm
Updated Mon Jan 15 2024
1100+ Boy Names That End in I

Boy names that end in the letter I are an ever-more-popular group.

Levi is the most popular boy name in the US ending with I right now. Along with Levi, other I-ending boy names in the US Top 1000 include Eli, Kai, Giovanni, and Amari.

Unique male names ending with the letter I that we recommend include the Hebrew-Latin Esai, the Biblical Zimri, and the Hindi Ravi, name of the sun god.

Here are all Nameberry’s boy names that end with the letter I, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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  1. Kai

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, Frisian, Chinese

    • Meaning:

      "sea; warrior; triumph"

    • Description:

      Kai is an internationally flexible name with many possible origins and meanings, growing in popularity in the US and a diverse range of European countries.
  2. Levi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "joined, attached"

    • Description:

      Levi, lighter and more energetic than most biblical names, with its up vowel ending, combines Old Testament gravitas with the casual flair associated with Levi Strauss jeans.
  3. Bodhi

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "awakening, enlightenment"

    • Description:

      Bodhi is a Sanskrit name translated as "enlightenment" or "awakening" which relates to a Buddhist concept, wherein Bodhi is synonymous with the state of nirvana, being freed from hate, greed and ego. The Bodhi tree is a large fig tree under which the founder of Buddhism received enlightenment. Spelling variations include Bodie and Bode.
  4. Malachi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my messenger"

    • Description:

      An Old Testament name with a Gaelic lilt, Malachi entered the list in 1987.
  5. Eli

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "ascended, uplifted, high"

    • Description:

      With its sharp, succinct sounds and cool, laidback style, Eli is a popular choice among parents today. Compact and punchy, it is a Biblical name with plenty of charm.
  6. Ari

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "lion of God"

    • Description:

      Ari, the short form of Ariel (or any other Ari- beginning name, such as Aristotle) stands up better as a boys’ name than its progenitor does. It is also short for Aristotle, as in Onassis, and is a prominent character on TV's Entourage -- the uberagent Ari Gold.
  7. Makaveli

    • Origin:

      American variation of Machiavelli, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "bad nail; king of light"

    • Description:

      Makaveli was an alias of Tupac Shakur — his posthumous album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, was released under the pseudonym. The album was released in 1996, following his death, and the next year Makaveli debuted on the baby name charts after being given to 11 baby boys.
  8. Shai

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      Shai, pronounced like shy, might morph to rhyme with may among native English speakers. This simple and attractive name is sometimes confused with or anglicized as Shay or even the Irish Shea.
  9. Dimitri

    • Origin:

      Russian from Greek Demetrius

    • Meaning:

      "follower of Demeter"

    • Description:

      Dimitri is a Slavic variation of the Russian Dmitriy, a name that comes from the Greek Demetrius. Demetrius was derived from Demeter, the name of the Greek goddess of fertility and farming. Among the possible spelling variations are Dmitri, Dmitrii, Dmitriy, and Dmitry.
  10. Amari

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Sanskrit, Latin, Yoruba

    • Meaning:

      "eternal, goddess, loved, strength"

    • Description:

      Amari is a name that's rising in popularity for both boys and girls in the US, used last year for about 2000 baby boys and 1000 baby girls. It's among the Top 20 gender neutral names.
  11. Rumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beauty, flow, lapis lazuli"

    • Description:

      While Rumi has received attention in the contemporary US as the name of Beyonce and Jay-Z's young daughter, it's most famously the name of a (male)13th century Muslim mystic and poet. The most famous Rumi poem,"The Diver's Clothes Lying Empty", has inspired many modern literary works, including a novel with a similar title by Vendela Vida.
  12. Azari

    • Origin:

      American variation of Azariah or Azhari, Hebrew, Malay

    • Meaning:

      "helped by God; shining, brilliant"

    • Description:

      Azari is a rising name for both sexes, hitting a bunch of style trends at once — three syllables, strong Z, and an I ending. It's technically an invented name, likely inspired by the fashionable Hebrew name Azariah, or by the Malay Azhari. Given to around 100 boys in 2023, it is currently used four times as often for girls.
  13. Nikolai

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Nicholas

    • Meaning:

      "people of victory"

    • Description:

      Russian forms, like Russian supermodels, are hot these days. This is a strong, worldly way to make Nicholas new; it was chosen for his son by Barry Bonds, Jr. Nikolai also comes with several attractive nickname options, including approachable Nik, spunky Niko, or even hip Kai. A traditional nickname for Nikolai in Russia is Kolya.
  14. Esai

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      This Hebrew-Latin name, which bristles with electricity, is associated with Esai Morales, who is a junior, carrying on his father's name.
  15. Mordecai

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "follower of Marduk"

    • Description:

      Mordecai, although it has a noble heritage, has never caught on in this country, because of its rather weighty image. Nevertheless, with parents searching for rarer Biblical names that work as alternatives to Malachi and Matthew, Mordecai has seen increased interest in recent years and was given to 74 boys in the US in 2024.
  16. Giovanni

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of John

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Giovanni is a venerable Italian classic that suddenly sounds fresh and cool. Ubiquitous in Italy, it has countless notable namesakes, from writer Boccaccio to designer Versace (nn Gianni).
  17. Rui

    • Origin:

      Portuguese diminutive of Rodrigo

    • Meaning:

      "famous ruler"

    • Description:

      This charming mini name began life as a nickname for Rodrigo but has since taken on a life of its own, ranking as an independent name in Portugal, it’s country of origin. If you’re looking to honor a Rodrigo, Roger, or Roderick in your life, Rui is an appealing international option. Ruy is a spelling variation that is more commonly seen in Spain.
  18. Avi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "father"

    • Description:

      Avi, the short form of many Hebrew names, is often used on its own in Israel. It entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015.
  19. Ori

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my light"

    • Description:

      Friendly but substantial.
  20. Albi

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "my heart"

    • Description:

      An adorable name with an adorable meaning.