The glory of Israel shall not lie
Nili is a modern Hebrew name created as an acronym for the biblical phrase 'Netzach Yisrael Lo Yeshaker' from the First Book of Samuel. Historically, it was the name of a Jewish espionage network that assisted the United Kingdom during World War I. Today, it is used as a feminine given name in Israel and among the Jewish diaspora.
Less common today
Nili isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,238 in 2024.
Israeli-American fashion designer
Circassian-Israeli basketball player
Israeli journalist and documentary filmmaker
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
