Soli

Meaning & origin

Soli is a modern invention that first appeared in the U.S. Social Security data in 2000, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming pool. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107 in popularity, with about 1 in 178,585 babies receiving the name. Its usage peaked in 2022, indicating a modest spike in interest before settling into a stable trajectory in the 2020s. While its origins are uncertain, the name's brevity and sunny sound (possibly echoing the Latin word for 'sun') give it an approachable, contemporary feel. Soli has not yet appeared in any state-level top lists, reflecting its niche appeal. Parents drawn to short, vowel-ending names like Nova or Luna may find Soli a distinctive alternative.

Soli is a modern given name that emerged in the United States in the early 2000s. It may be a short form or variant of names like Sol or Solana, or an invented name drawn from the Latin word 'sol' meaning 'sun'. The name is sometimes considered a unisex choice, but has been used more frequently for girls since its first recorded appearance in Social Security data in 2000.