Magali
Magali is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Magali is a Provencal and French name derived from Margaret, ultimately stemming from the Greek word for pearl. It has enjoyed steady usage in French-speaking regions and moderate exposure in the United States. Today, it stands as a charming, distinctive alternative to traditional forms of Margaret.
Popularity in the United States
3,562 babies in the United States have been named Magali since 1880. It ranks #2964 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1935.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.8 %)
- TX (21.8 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- FL (2.2 %)
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 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 191 |
| 1970-1980 | 173 |
| 1980-1990 | 359 |
| 1990-2000 | 998 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,051 |
| 2010-2019 | 546 |
| 2020-2029 | 166 |
Famous people named Magali
- Magali Amadei: Model, Actress
- Magali Noël: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Maggie, Mag
Fun facts
- Magali was popularized in southern France through Frédéric Mistral's famous 1859 Occitan poem Mireille.
- It developed as the regional Occitan equivalent of the traditional name Marguerite.