Kali

Kali 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 1,066 girls in the United States.

Kali at a glance

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

About the name Kali

Kali 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, Kali first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #242 in 2019, and in 2024 1,066 babies received the name — 31,568 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kali in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#242 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Kali in 2024
1,066
Total since 1880
31,568

Kali in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#771 in 2020
Babies named Kali in 2025
26
Total since 1996
637

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kali mean?

The meaning of Kali 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 Kali a boy or girl name?

Kali is a girl name. In 2024, 1,066 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kali?

Kali comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kali?

Kali first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #242 in 2019, and 1,066 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].