Reason, logic, or plum
In Vietnamese, Ly often refers to 'reason' or 'logic,' though it can also represent the 'plum' fruit or a 'glass.' As a Scandinavian or English surname used as a first name, it is typically a variant of Lee, meaning 'meadow.'
Fewer than 5 boys were named Ly in 2025.
Fashion designer and contestant on Project Runway
Emperor of Vietnam and founder of the Ly Dynasty
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
