Feminine dossier · first seen 1957
Kali
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2019
Peak births
1,312
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1957Peak 20192025
Quick answers about Kali
How many people are named Kali?
An estimated 32,119 living Americans are named Kali.
How rare is Kali?
Kali is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 948 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 27.7% from its 2019 peak.
How old is the typical Kali?
The median age of a living American named Kali is approximately 16 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 29 years old.
Is Kali still popular?
Yes. Kali is holding steady, with 948 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Kali most common?
Kali has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appeared 4.3× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
27.7%
2025
948
All-time
32,527
Diaspora map
Kali broke out in Michigan and Minnesota (1986) and became over-represented in 25 states over 35 years.
Broke out: Michigan and Minnesota, 1986 · over-represented in 25 states over 35 years