All about the name KILI

Meaning, origin, history.

Kili is a unisex given name of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'sharp-pointed hill' or 'slanting light'. It was popularized internationally through its use in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy series "The Lord of the Rings", where it is the name of one of the Dwarves who accompany Bilbo Baggins and later his nephew Frodo on their perilous journey.

Popularity of the name KILI since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Kili had eleven children named after them between 2015 and 2017."