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Soli

♀ Girl

Pronounced SOH-lee /ˈsoʊ.li/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a short form of Soledad ('solitude', Spanish) and a Sol-based name ('the sun', Latin); used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: The sun; solitary: Soli is a Sol-based name. Sweet, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningA modern name, variously a short form of Soledad ('solitude', Spanish) and a Sol-based name ('the sun', Latin); used for both sexes; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8861 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220002024

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

Soli is a modern name, variously a short form of Soledad ('solitude', Spanish) and a Sol-based name ('the sun', Latin); used for both sexes (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A sweet, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'SOH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, the-sun at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Soli is variously a short form of Soledad ('solitude', Spanish) and a Sol-based name ('the sun', Latin) — a sweet, modern name, used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'SOH-lee').
Overall data confidence 28%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

SoleSolySolie

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soli mean?

Soli is variously a short form of Soledad ('solitude') and a Sol-based name ('the sun'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Soli?

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

Is Soli a boy or girl name?

Soli is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Soli?

Soli is a very rare name in the U.S.

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