Gender: Female
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Bud, River, Blacknes, Night, Destroyer
Pronunciation: KAH-lee, /ˈkɑːli/, K AE L IY
Popularity Rank: #6,614
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kala' meaning 'time' or 'black'. In Hindu mythology, Kali is a fierce goddess associated with destruction and empowerment.
The name Kali is of Sanskrit origin and means Bud, River, Blacknes, Night, Destroyer, Goddess Durga in her terrifying form, A bud, Parvati. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kali is commonly found in United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAH-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɑːli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE L IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Kali is recorded 8,472 times globally, ranking it as the 6,614th most common name worldwide.
Kali is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,631 occurrences, making it the 2,063th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Kali is found among 1 in every 1109 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,063 | 1 : 1,109 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,198 | 1 : 3,178 |
| Malaysia | #2,247 | 1 : 3,450 |
| India | #1,395 | 1 : 1,661 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,754 | 1 : 2,226 |
| France | #3,298 | 1 : 3,012 |
| Kuwait | #1,256 | 1 : 1,887 |
| Singapore | #1,420 | 1 : 2,242 |
| Oman | #2,252 | 1 : 2,614 |
| Algeria | #4,023 | 1 : 5,365 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kali from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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