An estimated 31,942 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 appears 4.3× more often than the national baseline.
1957Peak 20192025
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
27.7%
2025
948
All-time
32,527
Diaspora map
Kali broke out in Arkansas, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin (1995) and became over-represented in 40 states over 22 years.
Broke out: Arkansas, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, 1995 · over-represented in 40 states over 22 years
