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Noelli

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Pronounced noh-EL-ee /noʊˈɛl.i/Medium

Meaning: A modern -i spelling in the Noelle family, from the French Noel, 'Christmas; the Nativity.' The playful ending softens the classic; a festive, warm name.Low

In 30 seconds: A festive spin on Noelle: Noelli means 'Christmas' with a soft ending (said 'noh-EL-ee'). Warm and current.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningA modern -i spelling in the Noelle family, from the French Noel, 'Christmas; the Nativity.' The playful ending softens the classic; a festive, warm name.
U.S. rank (2023)#13089 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092023

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

Noelli belongs to the Noelle family, from the French Noel, 'Christmas.' The -i ending makes it feel current and playful — a festive, warm name, rare in the U.S. (said 'noh-EL-ee').

It appears only rarely, riding the -i ending trend. Rare, festive, and warm.

Did you know? Noelli is a modern take on Noelle, from the French for 'Christmas; the Nativity' — the soft -i ending giving the classic a fresh, cheerful lilt (said 'noh-EL-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Noelli — Noelle/French Noel; 'Christmas'

Variations

NoelleNoeliNoely

Nicknames

NoeElli

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If you like Noelli…

Noelle— the classic it spins from
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noelli mean?

Noelli is a form of Noelle, from the French for 'Christmas; the Nativity.'

How do you pronounce Noelli?

It's said noh-EL-ee /noʊˈɛl.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Noelli a boy or girl name?

Noelli is a girl's name.

How popular is Noelli?

Noelli is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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