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Noli

♀ Girl

Pronounced NOH-lee /ˈnoʊ.li/Medium

Meaning: Noli reads as a short modern name — a clip of Noelle, Magnolia, or Nolan. It is also a Latin word ('do not'), though that is unlikely to be the naming route. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Short and sunny: Noli reads as a clip of Noelle or Magnolia (said 'NOH-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningNoli reads as a short modern name — a clip of Noelle, Magnolia, or Nolan. It is also a Latin word ('do not'), though that is unlikely to be the naming route. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13058 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1953
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195319532024

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

Noli is a short modern name most naturally read as a clip of Noelle, Magnolia, or Nolan. Latin has noli, 'do not', but that is a coincidence rather than a naming line. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'NOH-lee').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, breezy, and short.

Did you know? Noli works as a nickname pulled out of longer names — Magnolia, Noelle, even Nolan. As a standalone it is fresh, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'NOH-lee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Noli — Short form of Noelle/Magnolia/Nolan; routes uncertain

Variations

NollieNolieNoly

Nicknames

NoLolo

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If you like Noli…

Magnolia— a name Noli can shorten
Noelle— another likely source
Nola— a near-twin in sound
Keyli— shares the -li ending
Kayli— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noli mean?

Noli reads as a short form of Noelle, Magnolia, or Nolan. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Noli?

It's said NOH-lee /ˈnoʊ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noli a boy or girl name?

Noli is used here as a girl's name; it can also work as a boys' short form of Nolan.

How popular is Noli?

Noli is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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