Cali

Cali is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 618 girls in the United States.

Cali at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cali

Cali belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cali first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #202 in 2014, and in 2024 618 babies received the name — 22,812 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cali in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#202 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Cali in 2024
618
Total since 1880
22,812

Cali in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#439 in 2020
Babies named Cali in 2025
50
Total since 1996
950

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cali mean?

The meaning of Cali is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cali a boy or girl name?

Cali is a girl name. In 2024, 618 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cali?

Cali comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cali?

Cali first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #202 in 2014, and 618 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].