Gili: meaning of the Hebrew name
גִּילִי
Pronounced gee-LEE
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #124 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Gili
Gili means "my joy," from gil, gladness and happiness. A light, cheerful name for both boys and girls.
Gili in Hebrew
Gili is written גילי in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּילִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- יYod
- לLamed
- יYod
Gematria value: 53 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy joy
- Pronunciationgee-LEE
- Hebrewגילי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Gili ranked #124 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (120 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #77, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124 | 120 |
| 2023 | 131 | 111 |
| 2022 | 134 | 117 |
| 2021 | 128 | 129 |
| 2020 | 114 | 143 |
| 2019 | 99 | 169 |
| 2018 | 93 | 196 |
| 2017 | 94 | 180 |
| 2016 | 84 | 213 |
| 2015 | 86 | 219 |
| 2014 | 77 | 246 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Gili
What does the name Gili mean?
Gili means "my joy," from gil, gladness and happiness. A light, cheerful name for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Gili?
Gili is pronounced gee-LEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gili in Hebrew?
Gili is written גילי in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּילִי).
How popular is the name Gili in Israel?
In 2024, Gili ranked #124 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (120 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #77, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Gili?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גילי adds up to 53 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).
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