Soili is a Soile, is likely of Finnish origin. According to Wiktionary, it may also be associated with the flower name soilikki, adding a natural element to its etymology.
Etymology
The exact origin of Soili is uncertain, but it is generally considered a variant of Soile. Soile itself is possibly derived from the Finnish word soilu, meaning "glimmer" or "blaze." Another proposed source is soilikki, referring to a type of flower. This dual etymology gives Soili poetic connotations of light or nature.
Popularity and Usage
Soili is primarily used in Finland. As of August 2025, the Digital and Population Data Services Agency of Finland lists Soili as the 230th most common female given name in the country, with 2,436 women bearing it as a first name and an additional 284 as a middle name. This data indicates a relatively moderate level of usage.
Pronunciation
In Finnish, Soili is pronounced /ˈsoi̯li/, rhyming with words like oili. The name consists of two syllables: Soi (rhyming with "boy") and li (rhyming with "lee").
- Meaning: Variant of Soile; possibly derived from soilu ("glimmer") or soilikki (flower)
- Origin: Finnish
- Type: Given name (female)
- Pronunciation: /ˈsoi̯li/
- Usage: Finland
Sources: Wiktionary — Soili