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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Waverli — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Waverley|Waverly
LiteraryGirl→ Stable

Waverli

WAYV-er-lee · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13380 in 2021

Peak: #13380 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13380 in 2021

Peak: #13380 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Waverli scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
LiteraryScottishModern3-syllableFeminine-suffixNature-inspiredTrendingSurname-to-firstnameRareContemporary
Character
flowing gracethoughtful naturewandering spiritcreative dreamer
STRONG
High confidence

Waverli is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Waverli at a Glance
Meaning:Modern literary name, likely inspired by 'Waverley' novels by Sir Walter Scott, blending wave imagery with feminine suffix -li
Language root:Scottish English · Literary invention
Peak rank:#13380 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Waverly◈BeverlyEverly◈Avery◈Emery◈
Similar Style
Hadley◈Ainsley◈PaisleyOakley◈Harper◈
Works well with
Emery◈Rowan◈Finley◈SiennaAudreyWillowSawyer◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Waverli · Overview
Summary

Waverli is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Literary · Modern character
Waverli carries a ethereal, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
waverli.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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