Nili: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִילִי
Pronounced NEE-lee
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #122 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Nili
Nili is an acronym of the verse "the Eternal One of Israel will not lie," and the name of the NILI underground that operated in the Land of Israel during World War I. A name of loyalty and hope.
Nili in Hebrew
Nili is written נילי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִילִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- לLamed
- יYod
Gematria value: 100 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningeternity of Israel
- PronunciationNEE-lee
- Hebrewנילי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Nili ranked #122 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (121 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122 | 121 |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Nili
What does the name Nili mean?
Nili is an acronym of the verse "the Eternal One of Israel will not lie," and the name of the NILI underground that operated in the Land of Israel during World War I. A name of loyalty and hope.
How do you pronounce Nili?
Nili is pronounced NEE-lee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nili in Hebrew?
Nili is written נילי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִילִי).
How popular is the name Nili in Israel?
In 2024, Nili ranked #122 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (121 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Nili?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נילי adds up to 100 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).
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