Girl nameCurrently #294 in the USSteady
Kali
//ˈkɑˌli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kali'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.
Kali's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kali |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 71 |
| 1972 | 59 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 85 |
| 1975 | 74 |
| 1976 | 59 |
| 1977 | 74 |
| 1978 | 83 |
| 1979 | 72 |
| 1980 | 103 |
| 1981 | 141 |
| 1982 | 166 |
| 1983 | 213 |
| 1984 | 311 |
| 1985 | 338 |
| 1986 | 367 |
| 1987 | 357 |
| 1988 | 355 |
| 1989 | 472 |
| 1990 | 564 |
| 1991 | 572 |
| 1992 | 639 |
| 1993 | 610 |
| 1994 | 668 |
| 1995 | 763 |
| 1996 | 861 |
| 1997 | 813 |
| 1998 | 694 |
| 1999 | 776 |
| 2000 | 678 |
| 2001 | 611 |
| 2002 | 508 |
| 2003 | 512 |
| 2004 | 545 |
| 2005 | 562 |
| 2006 | 560 |
| 2007 | 682 |
| 2008 | 630 |
| 2009 | 616 |
| 2010 | 560 |
| 2011 | 609 |
| 2012 | 765 |
| 2013 | 893 |
| 2014 | 1,284 |
| 2015 | 1,216 |
| 2016 | 1,120 |
| 2017 | 1,126 |
| 2018 | 1,239 |
| 2019 | 1,352 |
| 2020 | 1,224 |
| 2021 | 1,166 |
| 2022 | 1,257 |
| 2023 | 1,100 |
| 2024 | 1,091 |
Kali through the decades
- Kali peaked in 2019, when 1,352 babies were named Kali in the US.
- The 2020s were Kali's strongest decade, averaging 1,168 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kali has risen 66% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kali currently ranks #294 in the US and is holding steady.