Hili: meaning of the Hebrew name
הִילִי
Pronounced HEE-lee
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #109 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Hili
Hili comes from hila, a halo, a radiant crown of light. A modern girl's name that also sounds like "hi li," meaning "she is mine."
Hili in Hebrew
Hili is written הילי in Hebrew (with vowel points: הִילִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- יYod
- לLamed
- יYod
Gematria value: 55 (He 5 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninghalo
- PronunciationHEE-lee
- Hebrewהילי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Hili ranked #109 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (147 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #79, in 2017.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109 | 147 |
| 2023 | 103 | 164 |
| 2022 | 113 | 150 |
| 2021 | 103 | 168 |
| 2020 | 109 | 149 |
| 2019 | 100 | 168 |
| 2018 | 89 | 201 |
| 2017 | 79 | 231 |
| 2016 | 99 | 175 |
| 2015 | 93 | 192 |
| 2014 | 94 | 179 |
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 Hili
What does the name Hili mean?
Hili comes from hila, a halo, a radiant crown of light. A modern girl's name that also sounds like "hi li," meaning "she is mine."
How do you pronounce Hili?
Hili is pronounced HEE-lee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hili in Hebrew?
Hili is written הילי in Hebrew (with vowel points: הִילִי).
How popular is the name Hili in Israel?
In 2024, Hili ranked #109 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (147 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #79, in 2017. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Hili?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הילי adds up to 55 (He 5 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).
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