Girl nameCurrently #495 in the USFalling
Cali
//ˈkɑli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20144 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cali's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cali's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cali |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 43 |
| 1983 | 47 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 128 |
| 1986 | 96 |
| 1987 | 96 |
| 1988 | 76 |
| 1989 | 132 |
| 1990 | 148 |
| 1991 | 122 |
| 1992 | 128 |
| 1993 | 128 |
| 1994 | 111 |
| 1995 | 141 |
| 1996 | 171 |
| 1997 | 201 |
| 1998 | 235 |
| 1999 | 266 |
| 2000 | 277 |
| 2001 | 257 |
| 2002 | 284 |
| 2003 | 317 |
| 2004 | 346 |
| 2005 | 450 |
| 2006 | 492 |
| 2007 | 664 |
| 2008 | 740 |
| 2009 | 739 |
| 2010 | 765 |
| 2011 | 828 |
| 2012 | 954 |
| 2013 | 1,145 |
| 2014 | 1,687 |
| 2015 | 1,467 |
| 2016 | 1,232 |
| 2017 | 1,153 |
| 2018 | 1,224 |
| 2019 | 1,251 |
| 2020 | 1,138 |
| 2021 | 992 |
| 2022 | 869 |
| 2023 | 709 |
| 2024 | 632 |
Cali through the decades
- Cali peaked in 2014, when 1,687 babies were named Cali in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cali has risen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cali currently ranks #495 in the US and is cooling off.