Tuuli

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Pronounced TOO-lee /ˈtuː.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Finnish and Estonian tuuli, 'wind' — an airy nature name from the Nordic-Baltic world. Fresh and open.Low

In 30 seconds: An airy nature name: Tuuli means 'wind' in Finnish (said 'TOO-lee'). Fresh, open, and breezy.

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Origin MediumFinnish, Estonian

MeaningFrom the Finnish and Estonian tuuli, 'wind' — an airy nature name from the Nordic-Baltic world. Fresh and open.

U.S. rank (2024)#15058 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

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

Tuuli comes from the Finnish and Estonian tuuli, 'wind,' a nature name popular in the region. It reads airy and fresh — rare in the U.S. (said 'TOO-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Finland and Estonia. Rare, airy, and fresh.

Did you know? Tuuli is Finnish and Estonian for 'wind' — an airy, open nature name that carries a fresh breeze from the Nordic-Baltic world (said 'TOO-lee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Tuuli — Finnish/Estonian 'wind'

Variations

TuulikkiTuliTuuly

Nicknames

TuuLulu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tuuli mean?

Tuuli is Finnish and Estonian for 'wind.'

How do you pronounce Tuuli?

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

Is Tuuli a boy or girl name?

Tuuli is a girl's name.

How popular is Tuuli?

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