Mali
4 countries#496 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mali was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,677 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 2020 with 130 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,649 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #496 · peaked in 2020 with 127 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,495 births recorded 1967–2025 · currently #3903 · peaked in 2019 with 69 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
203 births recorded 1979–2022 · currently #4510 · peaked in 2010 with 20 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
28 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2023 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Mali’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #890 | — |
| 2003 | #619 | ↑271 |
| 2004 | #618 | ↑1 |
| 2005 | #571 | ↑47 |
| 2006 | #630 | ↓59 |
| 2007 | #655 | ↓25 |
| 2008 | #676 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #530 | ↑146 |
| 2010 | #538 | ↓8 |
| 2011 | #575 | ↓37 |
| 2012 | #542 | ↑33 |
| 2013 | #445 | ↑97 |
| 2014 | #558 | ↓113 |
| 2015 | #539 | ↑19 |
| 2016 | #513 | ↑26 |
| 2017 | #493 | ↑20 |
| 2018 | #458 | ↑35 |
| 2019 | #373 | ↑85 |
| 2020 | #365 | ↑8 |
| 2021 | #496 | ↓131 |
Frequently asked questions about Mali
Is Mali a popular name?
Yes — Mali currently ranks #496 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Mali more common for boys or girls?
Mali is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Mali most popular?
Mali peaked in 2020 in England & Wales, with 127 recorded births that year.
Is Mali rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Mali’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3795 in 1996 to #496 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Mali?
At least 3,375 babies have been recorded with the name Mali across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Mali popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mali appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mali?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Mali include Lelani, Lilli, Maribella.
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