Hili

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Pronounced HEE-lee /ˈhiː.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern Hebrew name, variously read as 'my praise' (from hallel) or tied to the halo of the sun; the finer route is lightly debated. Bright and short.Low

In 30 seconds: Hili is a modern Hebrew name read as 'my praise' (said 'HEE-lee'). Bright, short, and rare.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA modern Hebrew name, variously read as 'my praise' (from hallel) or tied to the halo of the sun; the finer route is lightly debated. Bright and short.

U.S. rank (2019)#11761

2019 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 8

History & Origin

Hili is a short modern Hebrew name, 'my praise' by one route and sun-linked by another; the finer sense is lightly debated, which we note. Rare in the U.S. and familiar in Israeli families (said 'HEE-lee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Israeli families. Rare, bright, and short.

Did you know? Hili is a bright modern Hebrew name, read as 'my praise' (from hallel) or tied to the sun's halo - its finer route lightly debated, which we note (said 'HEE-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Hili — Hebrew 'my praise'; route lightly debated

Variations

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Nicknames

HilLili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hili mean?

Hili is a modern Hebrew name read as 'my praise' (from hallel), or tied to the sun's halo; the finer route is lightly debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hili?

It's said HEE-lee /ˈhiː.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hili a boy or girl name?

Hili is a girl's name.

How popular is Hili?

Hili is a rare name in the U.S.