Girl nameCurrently #3,609 in the USRising
Mali
//ˈmɑli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mali'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.
Mali's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mali |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 57 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 52 |
Mali through the decades
- Mali peaked in 2019, when 69 babies were named Mali in the US.
- The 2020s were Mali's strongest decade, averaging 56 births a year.
- Mali currently ranks #3,609 in the US and is on the rise.