Hill or mound; clearing in the woods
A modern American invention, Brynli combines the Welsh element 'Bryn' meaning hill with the popular 'lee' or 'ly' suffix meaning meadow or clearing. It reflects a trend of creating soft, rhythmic names by blending traditional roots with contemporary endings.
About 12 girls were named Brynli in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).