Kali
the one who is pure
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Kali meaning & origin
Kali is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "the one who is pure". Listed origin: Swahili.
Pronunciation
KAH-lee
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
In 2024, Kali ranked #294 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Nicknames
Kali popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #253 |
| 2021 | #283 |
| 2022 | #250 |
| 2023 | #290 |
| 2024 | #294 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Kali Zuri
- Kali Nia
- Kali Amani
Famous Namesakes
- Kali (Hindu goddess)
- Kali Uchis (singer)
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kali
What does the name Kali mean?
Kali is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "the one who is pure". Listed origin: Swahili.
How do you pronounce Kali?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAH-lee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Kali?
In 2024, Kali ranked #294 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
What nickname ideas could work for Kali?
Ideas to try include Kay, K. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Kali?
Try Kali Zuri, Kali Nia, Kali Amani aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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