Poli
Meaningbutterfly · Hopi
Poli is a Native American girl name meaning “butterfly”, with Hopi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Poli
Poli is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “butterfly”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Poli at school.
Origin:Native American names
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More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Poli
What does the name Poli mean?
Poli means “butterfly” and comes from Hopi. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nabi (“butterfly”), Kamama (“butterfly”), Memengwaa (“butterfly”) and Polingaysi (“possibly butterfly among flowers”).
What is the origin of the name Poli?
Poli is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hopi. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Poli a boy or girl name?
Poli is a girl name.
What names are similar to Poli?
If you like Poli, you might also like Polly, Polli, Nabi, Kamama and Memengwaa. Polly is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Poli?
Poli is a Native American girl name meaning “butterfly”, with Hopi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.