girl name
Kali
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#323 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Kali in the US, 1880–2025
Kali first appears in US records in 1957. It peaked in 2019, when 1,312 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 948.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kali a boy or a girl name?
Kali is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kali?
In 2025, Kali ranked #323 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kali most popular?
Kali was most popular in 2019, when about 1,312 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.