Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kali.
National Rank (2025)
#323
All-Time Peak Rank
#242 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
32,527
Unisex Distribution2.7% Boy / 97.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Kali Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kali
According to SSA data, Kali achieved its highest historical rank of #242 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 1,312 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 20.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 69 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kali scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-20.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,312Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
69Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:21
1960s:87
1970s:526
1980s:2,752
1990s:6,848
2000s:5,759
2010s:9,909
2020s:6,625
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKa-li
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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