Kali
5 countries#323 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kali was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
33,438 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #323 · peaked in 2019 with 1,353 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
868 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #947 · peaked in 2008 with 53 births
Most common in: Loire-Atlantique, Val-de-Marne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Isère, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
754 births recorded 1986–2025 · currently #358 · peaked in 2020 with 58 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
506 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1128 · peaked in 2020 with 51 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
223 births recorded 1986–2025 · currently #359 · peaked in 2021 with 16 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
25 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2021 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kali’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #541 | — |
| 2007 | #486 | ↑55 |
| 2008 | #504 | ↓18 |
| 2009 | #501 | ↑3 |
| 2010 | #537 | ↓36 |
| 2011 | #493 | ↑44 |
| 2012 | #420 | ↑73 |
| 2013 | #363 | ↑57 |
| 2014 | #261 | ↑102 |
| 2015 | #267 | ↓6 |
| 2016 | #300 | ↓33 |
| 2017 | #302 | ↓2 |
| 2018 | #274 | ↑28 |
| 2019 | #241 | ↑33 |
| 2020 | #253 | ↓12 |
| 2021 | #284 | ↓31 |
| 2022 | #250 | ↑34 |
| 2023 | #290 | ↓40 |
| 2024 | #295 | ↓5 |
| 2025 | #323 | ↓28 |
Frequently asked questions about Kali
Is Kali a popular name?
Yes — Kali currently ranks #323 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kali more common for boys or girls?
Kali is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kali most popular?
Kali peaked in 2019 in United States, with 1,353 recorded births that year.
Is Kali rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kali’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5377 in 1957 to #323 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kali?
At least 35,060 babies have been recorded with the name Kali across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kali popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kali appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kali?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kali include Sabrina, Marley, Nina, Serena.
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