KAH-lee; kal-ee
Kali
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About Kali
The name Kali is currently ranked #323 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #242 in 2019. The name is most popular in Mississippi, Mississippi, and Mississippi. Kali is occasionally used for boys in 2025.
Pronounced KAH-lee; kal-ee. 2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Kali ranked #323 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #242 in 2019, Nameberry popularity #950.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #261 | 1,260 | 705.3 |
| 2015 | #267 | 1,186 | 664.4 |
| 2016 | #300 | 1,086 | 612.9 |
| 2017 | #302 | 1,089 | 630.8 |
| 2018 | #274 | 1,207 | 709.6 |
| 2019 | #242 | 1,311 | 781.1 |
| 2020 | #253 | 1,181 | 730.6 |
| 2021 | #283 | 1,123 | 684.4 |
| 2022 | #250 | 1,228 | 748.7 |
| 2023 | #290 | 1,071 | 667.5 |
| 2024 | #294 | 1,066 | 657.9 |
| 2025 | #323 | 948 | 589.8 |
World rankings
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