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Loki

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOH-kee /ˈloʊ.ki/Medium

Meaning: The name of Loki, the shape-shifting trickster god of Norse mythology (also the Marvel character). Traditionally a male name; used here for a girl, a cross-sex lean we flag plainly. Noted neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A mythic name: Loki is the Norse trickster god (said 'LOH-kee'). Traditionally male — we flag the cross-sex lean plainly.
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Origin MediumNorse
MeaningThe name of Loki, the shape-shifting trickster god of Norse mythology (also the Marvel character). Traditionally a male name; used here for a girl, a cross-sex lean we flag plainly. Noted neutrally.
U.S. rank (2023)#11765 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120072023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Loki is the trickster god of Norse mythology, a shape-shifter (and a Marvel character). It is traditionally a male name; here it is used for a girl, a cross-sex lean we flag plainly — very rare for girls (said 'LOH-kee').

For girls it appears very rarely; it is far more often male. Rare, mythic, and boy-leaning.

Did you know? Loki is the shape-shifting trickster god of Norse myth (and the Marvel character) — traditionally a male name; used here for a girl, a lean we flag plainly and note neutrally (said 'LOH-kee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Loki — Norse trickster god; traditionally male; cross-sex, noted neutrally

Variations

LokieLokyLokee

Nicknames

LoKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loki mean?

Loki is the name of the Norse trickster god, a shape-shifter (also the Marvel character).

How do you pronounce Loki?

It's said LOH-kee /ˈloʊ.ki/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Loki a boy or girl name?

Loki is traditionally a male name; here it is used for a girl, a cross-sex lean we flag plainly.

How popular is Loki?

Loki is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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