Kali
Kali is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Black, dark, or time.
Origin and history
Kali is a name with ancient Hindu roots, associated with the powerful divine mother and goddess of time and transformation. It has also gained popularity in the United States as a modern variant of names like Callie or Kaylee. The name has seen steady usage and has risen significantly in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
32,527 babies in the United States have been named Kali since 1880. It ranks #795 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #286.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (8 %)
- FL (6 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 526 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,752 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,848 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,759 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,909 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,625 |
Famous people named Kali
- Kali Uchis: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- In Sanskrit, the word Kali is the feminine form of Kala, which translates to time or black.
- Kali has consistently ranked among the top 300 names for girls in the United States in recent years.