Names Ending in I for Boys

Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.

Kuwiskuwi

The name of the legendary founder of the capital city of Ukraine — Kyiv. In one source, Kyi is associated with smithery.

A Polish mythological name — the god of smiths.

Kyvi

This short and sweet multicultural name has a lot of potential meanings packed into its two letters!

 As a Hebrew name, it is unisex, and means "to me".

 As a Chinese name, it is also unisex, and has a multitude of different possible meanings depending on the characters used. These include "logic, reason", "power, influence" (usually masculine), and "beautiful" (usually feminine).

Libni is the name of two male characters in the Bible — both grandsons of Levi. It is derived from the Hebrew word laben, meaning "to be white."

Libni

This strong (literally) African name comes from the Chewa language of southern Africa.

Limbani

Along with traditional Cherokee names, the Cherokee translated many names with European origins using their syllabary. Magi is the Cherokee interpretation of Michael.

Magi

While the name for May is used as a feminine name in many languages, the Slovene word, Maj, is considered a masculine name. Both Maj and the Mai variation are in the Slovenian Top 100.

Derives from the Māori word Manaakitanga, which is an important value in Māori culture. It is the art of nourishing, being generous and caring about the treatment of others and the environment.

Manaaki

Máni is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, directly referring to the personification of the Moon in Norse mythology. In ancient Nordic traditions, Máni was the brother of Sól (the Sun) and drove the chariot that carried the moon across the night sky. The name pronounced 'MAH-nee' carries a beautiful celestial connection and ancient heritage. While relatively uncommon globally, Máni retains popularity in Iceland and is gaining interest among parents drawn to Nordic mythology and culture. The name offers a distinctive yet accessible option with its brief two-syllable structure and meaningful mythological roots, connecting a child to ancient cosmic traditions.

Máni

Marceli

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.

Masashi

Friendly and charming international variation of Matthew, common in Estonia.

Mati

An upbeat and accessible form of Maurice.

Mauri

A common double-barreled combination among Turkish boys.

Mehmet ali

This was the name of the Aztec god (or goddess) of the moon, which has only ever appeared on the US list for girls but would make for a cool boy name too, especially for those who would like to honor Nahua or Aztec heritage.

Meztli

Məhəmmədəli is a masculine name primarily found in Azerbaijani and some other Turkic cultures. It combines two powerful Islamic names: Məhəmməd (Muhammad), the name of the Prophet of Islam, and Əli (Ali), the name of the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law who is particularly revered in Shia Islam. The compound name therefore carries deep religious significance, honoring two of the most important figures in Islamic tradition. The name reflects a strong cultural and religious heritage, particularly common in regions with strong Islamic influence. While uncommon in Western societies, it remains meaningful in its cultures of origin. The pronunciation may be challenging for non-native speakers unfamiliar with the specific vowel sounds in Azerbaijani. For Muslim families, the name represents a profound connection to religious heritage and spiritual values.

Məhəmmədəli

Michi can be a  playful yet charming Japanese name or a friendly German diminutive of Michael (or Michaela), pronounced similarly to Mickey. Either way, it is a unisex option with broad appeal. 

Michi

Featured as a character name in several anime series.

Michiaki

Traditionally, this name is written with kanji that give it lovely meanings of "full moon," "moonlight," or similar. The character Mitsuki in Naruto uses kanji that denote the meaning "snake vessel," appropriate given he can summon magical snakes.

Mitsuki

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 

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.

Boy Names Ending in I, including top I-end boy names and unique boy names that end with the letter I, with meanings, popularity, and origins, including Kai, Amari, and Kai (Page 126)

1100+ Boy Names That End in I