Molli
Meaningbeloved or bitter · English form of Molly
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,318 in 1992
9 babies were named Molli in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,782 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1950–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Molli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Molli, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Molli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMolli first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #2,318. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMolli was 4.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendMolli has slipped 3,782 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMolli is an English form of Molly, which means “beloved or bitter”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Irish roots.
About the name Molli
Molli is a girl name of Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “beloved or bitter”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lli”. US birth records list Molli for girls from 1950 to 2025, in 70 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #2,318 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.7 | 578,035 girls |
| 1960s | 3.8 | 261,097 girls |
| 1970s | 10 | 99,701 girls |
| 1980s | 15 | 64,767 girls |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,224 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,576 girls |
| 2010s | 21 | 46,838 girls |
| 2020s | 7.7 | 129,590 girls |
Other spellings of Molli
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Molli
What does the name Molli mean?
Molli means “beloved or bitter” in English, as a form of Molly.
What is the origin of the name Molli?
Molli has Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Molli a boy or girl name?
Molli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Molli?
Molli ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#2,318).