Renli

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How to Pronounce Renli

Pronounced REN-lee /ˈrɛn.li/Medium

Meaning: From Chinese ren, 'benevolence, kindness, humaneness', plus li (often 'strength', 'beauty', or 'reason') — the characters varyLow

In 30 seconds: Benevolence and strength: Renli joins Chinese ren, 'kindness', with li. Crisp, warm, and meaningful (said 'REN-lee').

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Origin LowChinese

MeaningFrom Chinese ren, 'benevolence, kindness, humaneness', plus li (often 'strength', 'beauty', or 'reason') — the characters vary

U.S. rank (2024)#5554 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Renli comes from Chinese ren, 'benevolence, kindness, humaneness' (the foremost Confucian virtue), plus li — which, depending on the character, can mean 'strength', 'beauty', or 'reason' (the characters shape the meaning, which we note). A crisp, warm, meaningful name (said 'REN-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Chinese families. Rare, benevolence-and-strength at the root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Renli joins Chinese ren, 'benevolence, kindness, humaneness' (a core Confucian virtue), with li (variously 'strength', 'beauty', or 'reason', depending on the character) — a crisp, warm name (the characters vary, which we note; said 'REN-lee').

Overall data confidence 55%

Chinese references — ren, li — characters vary

Variations

RenlyRenlee

Nicknames

Ren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renli mean?

Renli joins Chinese ren ('benevolence, kindness') with li ('strength; beauty; reason'); the characters vary.

How do you pronounce Renli?

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

Is Renli a boy or girl name?

Renli is used here as a girl's name (the characters can suit either).

How popular is Renli?

Renli is a rare name in the U.S.