Li Meaning

What does Li mean?

The name Li is of Chinese origin.

The meaning of Li is "logic, dawn, strength, beautiful, upright".

It is also of Hebrew origin, where its meaning is "upright".

Li is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 2 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced Li.

Li appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

A name fit for a child full of distinction and charm, a little pathfinder.

Li has no variant spellings.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Li Bai, Li Chan, and Li Chen.

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 girls were given the name. It ranked 10,322 in baby name popularity for boys with 7 occurrences.

View the Li Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Li has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Li to other names.

Li Bai ~ Writer
Li Chan ~ Chinese Emperor Wuzong of Tang (840-846)
Li Chen ~ Chinese Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (846-859)
Li Chongmao ~ Chinese Emperor Shang of Tang (710)
Li Chun ~ Chinese Emperor Xianzong of Tang (805-820)
Li Cui ~ Chinese Emperor Yizong of Tang (859-873)
Li Dan ~ Chinese Emperor Ruizong of Tang (684-690; 710-712)
Li Han ~ Chinese Emperor Wenzong of Tang (827-840)
Li Heng ~ Chinese Emperor Muzong of Tang (820-824), Chinese Emperor Suzong of Tang (756-762)
Li Kuo ~ Chinese Emperor Dezong of Tang (779-805)
Li Longji ~ Chinese Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (712-756)
Li Shimin ~ Chinese Emperor Taizong of Tang (626-649)
Li Song ~ Chinese Emperor Shunzong of Tang (805)
Li Xian ~ Chinese Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (684; 705-710)
Li Xuan ~ Chinese Emperor Xizong of Tang (873-888)
Li Ye ~ Chinese Emperor Zhaozong of Tang (888-900; 901-904)
Li Yu ~ Chinese Emperor (900-901), Chinese Emperor Daizong of Tang (762-779)
Li Yuan ~ Chinese Emperor Gaozu of Tang (618-626)
Li Zhan ~ Chinese Emperor Jingzong of Tang (824-827)
Li Zhi ~ Chinese Emperor Gaozong of Tang (649-683)
Li Zuo ~ Chinese Emperor Ai of Tang (904-907)

What will your new littleLi be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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